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Michigan Government Management Information Sciences
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Mi-GMIS Committees


The Mi-GMIS Board leads the various committees listed below.  Although the committees are board-led, we encourage and welcome non-board member participation.  Email the committee chair if you'd like to participate!

Help us make the organization great!

Awards Committee - Matt Fosdick, Chair

Select Recipients from Award Nominations for IT Professional of the Year, Best IT Project, and Best Security Project of the Year.

Members:

  • Michael Nofs - City of Battle Creek
  • Joe Firmiss - City of Holland
  • Matt Richardson - Jackson County

Communications Committee - Randy Vanatter, Chair

Communicate with our current and future membership through press releases, social media and the Mi-GMIS website.

Members:

  • Diane Gregor, Past President - Livingston County
  • Colleen Hinzmann - Retired
  • Michael Nofs - City of Battle Creek

Finance Committee - David Holcomb, Chair

Plan and maintain the organization's finances.

Members:

  • Deb Fett, President - Ingham County
  • Matt Fosdick - Branch County
  • Rob Petty - City of Novi
  • Jeff Small - Great Lakes Water Authority
  • Randy Vanatter - Allegan County

Location & Accommodations - Rob Petty, Chair

Identify appropriate locations for the Mi-GMIS Fall conference.  Work with the facility to ensure meals and accommodations meet and exceed the needs of our government and vendor attendees.

Members:

  • Will Luchin - Merit
  • Matt Richardson - Jackson County
  • Diane Gregor - Past President, Livingston County

Membership Committee - Michael Nofs, Chair

Promote Mi-GMIS and recruit new members.

Members:

  • Will Luchin - Merit Networks
  • Craig Brown - City of Westland
  • Matt Ward - Barry County
  • Randy Vanatter - Allegan County

Membership Education/Enrichment Committee - Joseph Firmiss, Chair

Identify and engage educational opportunities for Mi-GMIS membership.

Members:

  • David King - Macomb County
  • Michael Nofs - City of Battle Creek
  • Craig Brown - City of Westland
  • Jeff Small - Great Lakes Water Authority

Nominations Committee - Deb Fett, Chair

Solicits and recommends board nominations.

  • Diane Gregor, Past President - Livingston County
  • Michael Nofs - City of Battle Creek
  • Rob Petty - City of Novi
  • Jeff Small - Great Lakes Water Authority
  • Randy Vanatter - Allegan County

Prizes & Registration Gifts Committee - Matt Fosdick, Chair

Discover and select conference gift(s) and conference conclusion door prizes.

Members:

  • Tiffany Fournier - St. Clair County
  • Will Luchin - Merit Networks

Registration Committee - Diane Gregor, Chair

Ensure that the registration materials, supplies and transport mechanisms are available for the conference.

Members:

  • Deb Fett, President - Ingham County
  • Colleen Hinzmann, Executive Director - Retired

Sessions Committee - Deb Fett, Chair

Plan, organize, and coordinate conference sessions.

Members:

  • Tiffany Fournier - St. Clair County
  • Diane Gregor, Past President - Livingston County
  • David Hackett - Calhoun County
  • Colleen Hinzmann, Executive Director - Retired
  • David King - Macomb County
  • Tim Miles - Livingston County
  • Ben Muscott - Jackson County
  • Rob Petty - City of Novi
  • Jeff Small - Great Lakes Water Authority
  • Ulrika Zay - State of Michigan, DTMB

Vendor Relations / Registration - Will Luchin, Chair (Merit)

Make the vendor registration process as intuitive and efficient as possible.  Work with the vendors to ensure a pleasant conference for government attendees as well as our vendor partners.  

Members:

  • Diane Gregor, Past President - Livingston County
  • Colleen Hinzmann, Executive Director - Retired
  • Tim Miles - Livingston County

Website Committee - Diane Gregor, Chair

Promote Mi-GMIS and its benefits.  Modernize the Mi-GMIS website and improve its functionality.

Members:

  • Deb Fett, President - Ingham County
  • Colleen Hinzmann, Executive Director - Retired
  • Michael Nofs - City of Battle Creek
  • Matt Richardson - Jackson County

Mi-GMIS
P.O. Box 772
Howell, MI  48844

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