Charting Our Course

The volunteer TrueNorth Board of Directors provides governance and oversight of TrueNorth Community Services thus establishing clear direction for our programs and services. Our Board has broad experience in the professional management and leadership of nonprofit organizations. They are committed to the TrueNorth mission and to a higher quality of life for all areas we serve.

The Board's Finance Committee provides fiduciary oversight and has established (and annually updates) the long-range financial plan. The Program Committee of the Board establishes direction for TrueNorth programs and services. The Resource Development Committee of the Board works to ensure adequate funds are raised to support our work.




(l-r) Carrie Vandenberg, Mike Paige, Mark Kraus, Suzanne VanWieren, Loren Edwards, Sharla Schipper, Rita VanBoven, Pam Semlow, Jelanie Bush, Santa Sokolowski. Not pictured - Scott Rumsey, John Cooper and Julie Berwald

2011 Board of Directors
Pam Semlow, President
Retired Educator from Fremont

Rita VanBoven, Vice-President
Retired Business Executive from Fremont

John Cooper, Treasurer
Retired CEO from Fremont

Carrie VandenBerg, Secretary
Educator from White Cloud

Suzanne VanWieren, Past President
Nurse Practitioner from Grant

Scott Rumsey, Member at Large
Business Owner from Hesperia

Santa Sokolowski, Member at Large
Business Owner from Newaygo

Julie Berwald
Educator from Newaygo

Jelanie Bush
Retired Educator from Newaygo

Loren Edwards
Educator from Grant

Mark Kraus
Business Owner from Hesperia

Mike Paige
Lawyer/Friend of Court from Fremont

Sharla Schipper
Business Owner from Fremont