Retired 2010, Fire Chief, City of lincoln Park, MI. Fire Science curriculum, Madonna University, Livionia, MI, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn MI. State Certified Fire Inspector, MSP 1989. Certified Cause and Origin Investigatior, MSP 2005. Arson Ivestigator, Downriver Arson Task Force 2005-2010. Secretary Lincoln Park Police and Fire Retirement Commission 1988- 2003. State License, EMT 1980-2010. Board Member since 2017.

Natural Resources Educator for Michigan State University Extension since 2013. Bachelor of Forestry from Purdue University (2003). Master of Science from Purdue University (2006) Gahagan Board member since 2016.

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Retired Roscommon Area Public Schools. Western Michigan University, BS in Emotional Impairments (1983). Grand Valley State University, BS in Learning Disabilities (1990). Special Education Teacher, COOR ISD (1983-89). Roscommon Middle School Math & Science Teacher (1989-2008) Associated with MGNP since 1999. Executive Director 2012-2023

Currently Admissions Support at Kirtland Community College, at KCC since 2004 in various staff positions; editor/reporter for newspapers owned by Sunrise Printing and Publishing, West Branch (1997-2004) forest entomologist with the USDA Forest Service, St Paul, MN (1990-1997); forest entomology technician, Indiana DNR (1988-1990). BS in Forestry (1985), Michigan Technological University; MS Forest Entomology (1987), Michigan State University. Roscommon High School class of 1981. Gahagan Board member beginning in March, 2020

Kami is a former second grade teacher with Crawford AuSable Schools, and has been a great advocate for environmental education for youth for many years. Kami has been a long-time supporter of our Environmental Learning for the Future (ELF) program and works to share our mission with other educators in her network.

Employed with Northsport Physical Therapy since 1995. Bachelor in Health Education from Saginaw Valley State University (1992) Associate of Applied Science Degree licensed Physical Therapist Assistant / Massage Therapist Delta College (1996) Sports therapist for the Kirtland Community College Firebirds. Certified open water scuba diver. Taught all levels of swimming through the American Red Cross including lifeguard training. Gahagan Board member beginning in January, 2020

Forester with Michigan Department of Natural Resources since 1994. Michigan State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry (1984), Master’s Degree in Wood Utilization (1986), BSA Cub Scout/Boy Scout Leader (1995 – 2017), Gahagan board member since 2018.

Retired high school teacher Plymouth Canton Community Schools (2000-2024); BS Chemistry University of Michigan (2000); MS Environmental Science University of Michigan (2006); RET recipient University of Michigan Biological Station (2008); TA University of Michigan Biological Station (2010-2021).  Gahagan Nature Preserve Board Member since 2025.  

Training Specialist for CLEAResult, an energy efficiency implementer. Graduate of Roscommon High School (2000). US Navy Veteran (served 2000-2010). Communications Intelligence Analyst, Mission Manager, Systems Test Manager, Instructional Systems Designer and Adjunct Faculty, US Dept. of Defense (2011-2018). Gahagan board member since 2021.

Retired Teacher Consultant at COOR ISD: Hearing Impaired, Autism and Assistive Technology. Eastern Michigan University, BS Hearing Impaired (1971); Michigan State University, MA Educational Technology (1999). Teacher, COOR ISD (1973-2010) Gahagan board member since 2013.

Semi-retired United States Geological Survey. Kirtland Community college, Associate in Science, natural resources, 1976. Department of Natural resources Fish Division 1976. United States Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, Hydroacoustic Specialist 1976-2021. Hydroacoustic consultant 2021 to present. Board member beginning summer of 2021.

Retired marketer with experience at Procter & Gamble and Commercial Aluminum Cookware (Calphalon).  MBA in Marketing, Michigan State University (1985), BS Pharm Ferris State University (1974).  Supported environmental education at Bubolz Nature Preserve in Wisconsin.  Prior Board Member of the Roscommon County Community Foundation (2011-20).  Gahagan board member since 2025.  

Retired Michigan DNR, Michigan State University, BS in Wildlife Management (1990). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (1990-1993), Michigan DNR (1993-2012). Member of the Kirtland's Warbler Recovery Team/Conservation Team since 1990. Gahagan board member since 2019.