A board of nine elected members directs the activities of the Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association and formulates policies. Board members serve for three years and must be members of the association. The board meets at least twice a year, usually in the Keweenaw or on Isle Royale. Meetings are open to members and to the public.
2024-2025 Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association Board of Directors
- Elizabeth Barrie - Henderson, Nevada
- Marilyn Cooper - Houghton, Michigan
- Emily Dekker-Fiala - Hancock, Michigan (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Michael George - Fenton, Michigan
- Alison Pontynen - Eagle Harbor, Michigan
- Kris Raisanen Schourek - Atlantic Mine, Michigan
- Steve Trynoski - Maplewood, Minnesota, and Bete Grise, Michigan
- Alan West - Elmhurst, Illinois
- Sandy Wilhoit - Edwardsburg, Michigan (President)
To volunteer to run for a position on the board, send your letter of interest and your qualifications to executivedirector@irkpa.org. Prospective board members are encouraged to serve on a committee first to become more familiar with the organization.