CISMA Staff
CAKE CISMA Steering Committee
The Steering Committee helps guide the strategic direction, funding decisions, and regional priorities of CAKE CISMA. Members represent a diverse mix of conservation, tribal, and government organizations across our four-county region.
Tanner Yurk
Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy
Renee Penny
Kalkaska Conservation District
Shelby Harris
Beaver Island Association
Sue Haadsma-Svensson
Glacial Hills Natural Area
Amy Lipson
Little Traverse Conservancy
Mike Meriwether
Antrim Conservation District
Derek Hartline
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Noah Jansen
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Fields Ratliff
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Interested in Joining the Steering Committee?
We welcome interest from committed individuals and partner organizations. You can learn more about eligibility and responsibilities by reviewing our Steering Committee Charter found inside our strategic plan.
If you are interested in joining the Steering Committee, please submit a letter of interest to Committee Chair Tanner Yurk at tanner@walloon.org.