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

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

Retired Educator. Central Michigan University, BS in Biology & Chemistry (1966); University of New Hampshire, MS in Genetics (1969). Middle School Math & Science Teacher, Holly (1969-70). High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher, Ithaca (1970-73). Kirtland Community College Biology, Geology & Chemistry (1973-2000). Roscommon School Board (1990-2010). MGNP Education Director (2000-2015). Gahagan Chairperson since 2015

Career in Department of Human Services for the State of Michigan, doing investigations of abuse and neglect of children and adults. BS degree in Human Resources from Oakland University, School of Education and graduate studies in Adminstration at Central Michigan University. Member of the original MGNP board, 1997-early 2000's, including serving as chair, and RMRA board in 90's. Instrumental in obtaining the Gahagan property as well as additional acreage from the state. Gahagan board member 1997-2000's, 2022-present.

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Lyssa’s personal mission is to help others understand the importance of environmental conservation and preservation, and to encourage others to make positive connections between their personal lives and nature. She is currently a Certified Environmental Steward through the MSU Extension. Her ongoing education focuses on Forestry and Naturalist content.

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Background: Teacher at Roscommon Area Public Schools, Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Saginaw Valley State University, Highly Qualified in Mathematics and English/Language Arts. Two-time AmeriCorps Volunteer involving local community service and the Michigan Reading Corps.

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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.

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 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.