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Staff Directory

To reach staff members by phone, call the appropriate local service center at the numbers listed below or call: 

Toll Free 1-866-566-7434

Calls to our toll free number are directed to the desired office by our operator.

Interim CEO: Dianne Fairbanks (616) 784-3341 ext 128, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VP of Membership, Program and Volunteer Services:  Sonja Emziah (616) 784-3341 ext 131, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VP Finance and Business Operations:  Laura Nemecek-Harmelink (616) 784-3341 ext 164, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VP of Development and Communications:  Mark Petz (616) 784-3341 ext 149, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Grand Rapids Service Center......(616) 784-3341

  • Barbara Anderson, Fund Development Specialist:  Special Events, ext 162 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Linda Bigger, Membership Registrar:  Membership Registration and Troop Numbers, ext 133 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Irene Bosman, Retail Services Director:  Oversees retail sales for GSMISTS Girl Scout Shops, ext 135 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Aimee Davis, Accountant, ext 138 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Kim Dyer, Senior Adult Development Manager:  Facilitates, schedules, and coordinates adult learning opportunities, ext 129 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Justin Glover, Finance Assistant, ext 125 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Georgina Guzman, Membership Manager:  EBO, Riverbend, and Wyoming Service Units, ext 136 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Mary Hartfield, Membership Manager:  Flat River, Kentwood, Cherry Valley, Byron Center/Rabbit Run Service Units, ext. 137 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Sandy Kohne, Program Specialist, ext 127 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Joyce Kosovich, Office Assistant, ext 121 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Jered Michael, Product Sales Manager:  Manages Fall Product and Cookie Sales, ext 123 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Connie Mohr, Director of Membership and Community Development, ext 166 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Karen Olson, Program/Property Registrar:  Manages registration process for program events, manages property reservations, ext 163 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Vicky Pratt, Membership Manager:  Rockford, North Park, West, and Forest Hills Service Units, ext 147 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Beth Ribesky, Executive Assistant / Manager of Business Operations:  Provides administrative support to Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors/E-Council administrator, ext 141 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Janis Sny, Human Resource Specialist, ext 126 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Linda Wieck, Volunteer Intake Specialist:  Processes new volunteer applications, ext 148 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Steve Cobb, Camp Ranger at Camp Anna Behrens, 616-754-4782 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Muskegon Service Center......(231) 744-4774

  • Deb Bennett, Membership Registrar:  Member, Program, Training Registration, Troop Numbers, ext. 201 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Eva Berumen, Membership Director:  Membership Manager Team Leader, ext. 212 (Muskegon) ext.146 (Grand Rapids) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Jan Bourgoin, Membership Manager:  White Lake, Freemont, Holton, Reeths Puffer/North Muskegon, Orchard View, West Muskegon, and Muskegon Metro Service Units, ext 203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Sharilyn Bradford, Office Manager/Administrative Assistant Membership:  Manages Muskegon Service Center and provides administrative support to Membership Services, ext 208 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Renee Carroll, Program Manager:  Teen Awards, Teen Planning Board, and Destinations, ext 207 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or at the Betsy Cutler House - (231)744-9110 
  • Sally Ellis, Shop Manager:  Manages Muskegon Girl Scout Shop, ext 202 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or at the Betsy Cutler House - (231)744-9110
  • Jodi Lynn Timmerman, Membership Manager:  Norton Shores, Fruitport, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ravenna/Oakridge, North Kent, and CKC Service Units, ext 206 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    

Traverse City Service Center......(231) 947-7354

  • Tammy Durfee, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist:  Adult volunteer recruitment, ext 237 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Roxanne Johnson, Program Manager:  Collaborative programs and events northeast areas, ext 231 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Michelle Kiessel, Membership Manager:  Manistee, W. Wexford, Lake, Oceana, and Hesperia Service Units, (231) 519-1473 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   
  • Deb Lang, Adult Development Manager:  Facilitates, schedules, and coordinates adult learning, ext 221 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Naomi Lawson, Fund Development and Brand Specialist:  Special Events, Website Administrator, and Publications Designer, ext 224 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Jenny Lockard, Administrative Assistant Program and Property:  Provides administrative support for the Program and Property team, ext 232 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Mary Rupert, Membership Manager:  Benzie, Leelenau, and Grand Traverse Service Units, ext 226 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Julie Waterman, Membership Manager:  Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Kalkaska Service Units, ext 230 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Gaylord Office......(989) 732-4268

  • Annette Wells, Membership Manager:  Alpena/Alcona, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Lewistotn-Johannesburg, Oscoda, Gaylord, Rogers City, and Onaway Service Units, email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Big Rapids Office......(231) 796-4532

  • Susan DeVries, Membership Director: email at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • Elizabeth Spedoske, Membership Manager:  Big Rapids, E. Wexford/Missauke, Red City, Evart, Marion/McBain, Morely Stanwood/White Cloud, Leroy, Tustin, East Newaygo (Grant and Newaygo, and 5 Cities Service Units, email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Ionia Office......(616) 527-4900 ext 1498

  • Sheila Ransom, Membership Manager:  Belding/Greenville, Greater Montcalm (Edmore/Vestaburg), Grand River, Lakewood, Portland, and Tri-Cities Service Units, ext 1498 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it