Governance

The WUPPDR Commission is comprised of representatives appointed by 14 member units of government. There are also ex officio positions for a representative of each county economic development organization and for the District 1 Director of Michigan State University Extension.

The Executive Committee includes one representative of each county member government. Current representatives are:

  • Chair: Joe Bonovetz, Gogebic County

  • 1st Vice-Chair: Patti Peretto, Iron County

  • 2nd Vice-Chair: James Vivian, Jr., Keweenaw County

  • Secretary: William Menge, Baraga County

  • Treasurer: Tom Tikkanen, Houghton County

  • Member: Robert Nousiainen, Ontonagon County

Full Roster of Commissioners (March 2024)

2024 Meeting Schedule (updated in August)

Agendas

Minutes