Staff & Leadership
Michael’s Place Board of Directors is comprised of northern Michigan business and philanthropic leaders who keep the organization’s mission in focus with every decision and initiative. Board members shepherd Michael’s Place in our efforts to develop new ways to comfort grieving families and educate the public on the life-changing benefits of grief support.
Board of Directors
Karen Browne
Board President
President – TBA Credit Union
Judy Harrison
Vice-President
Owner – High Impact Productions
Gretchen Overbeek
Board Secretary
Vice President of Compensation and Benefits, Hagerty Insurance
Doug Morgenstern
Treasurer
Community Banking (Retired)
Don Alford
Trustee
Owner – Grand Traverse Leisure
Mindy Davis Buell
Executive Director/CEO, Michael’s Place
Chris Dennos
Founder, Trustee
Erin Anderson Whiting
Trustee
Senior Charitable Giving Specialist – Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Michael's Place Staff
Mindy Davis Buell
Executive Director
Connie Wintzinger
Development Director
Kristi Spencer-Nemec, LPC
Grief Services Director
Melissa Dunklow
Grief Services Coordinator – Children & Families
Sarah Schultz, LLPC
Grief Services Coordinator – Adults & Community
Elizabeth Boomer
Community Partnership Coordinator
Pam Jones-Robinson
Communications Coordinator
Marlee Harrison
Office Coordinator