COMMUNICATIONS & COMMISSIONER DESIGNEE

As a fourth generation Huron County native and resident from the Port Austin area, I worked as a CPA in the communications industry, and now I am retired. No stranger to change in telecommunications, just think about the evolution of your cell phone over the last 20 years. We have moved from bag phone to flip to smart phone in a very short span of time. I am glad to bring this communications perspective to the economic development interests in Huron County.. In 2019, I became a Huron County Commissioner.

FINANCE

My name is Debbie Cunningham, President of Northstar Bank. I have been a resident of Elkton for most of my life, and thoroughly enjoy all aspects of small town living. I have over 20 years of community banking experience and strive to make Huron County a better place by volunteering at many different community events and organizations. As an active board member of the Huron County EDC, I add strength from a financial business perspective.

MANUFACTURING

Born and raised in Huron County, I make my home in Ubly with my husband and two children. I am the President and Chairman of the Board of Gemini Group which owns and operates several manufacturing facilities in the area. I am also a board member for Northstar Bank which has multiple locations throughout the Thumb. I will use my business expertise to help further the economic development of Huron County.

AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING

I am President of BAMP Marketing & Consulting Inc, a dry bean marketing company located in Sebewaing, MI. We work directly with local dry bean farmers from the Thumb and surrounding areas. I bring to the Economic Development Board, an expertise in the agribusiness field and I help to represent the West side of the County. I really enjoy working with a very diverse group of individuals on the EDC board along with a great Executive Director and staff. We are continually challenged with growing and promoting the many wonderful aspects that Huron County has to offer, not only to our local residents but to the many visitors who travel to the Thumb area. I look forward to serving on this board and welcome your ideas to promote the valuable assets of Huron County.

Medical

I have been the President & CEO of the McLaren Thumb and Caro Region Hospitals since November, 2021.

I am a Michigan Technological University graduate receiving a Master in Business Administration (MBA). I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN) from Northern Michigan University.

I bring over 35 years of health care experience in nursing and administration, serving most recently as the President and CEO of a community hospital in Northern Michigan. I am passionate about health care in the rural setting.

I live in Huron County, residing in Ubly with her husband Andreas and Roscoe, a 12-year old miniature Yorkie. I have one adult child, Christina, who resides in Grand Rapids. In my free time I enjoy community involvement and downhill skiing.

Education

As a Huron County native, I returned home to serve as the Superintendent of the Huron Intermediate School District. I have been an educator for over 25 years in schools in Michigan and around the world. I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tunisia and Fulbright Scholar in Malawi.

I currently enjoy living in Port Austin and surrounding myself with family. I look forward to bringing my experiences to the EDC to positively influence the future of Huron County through the power of education and youth development.

Civil Engineer & Agriculture Production

I am a Huron County native and have resided in the Bad Axe area most of my life. I currently own and operate (since 1980) the family farm. My professional engineering career includes 40 years of working with cities, villages, townships, county, state and federal agencies as well as private developers. I owned and operated an engineering/surveying business in Bad Axe prior to 20 years with the Huron County Road Commission and retirement. I appreciate the opportuntiy to be a member of the EDC board and be innvolved in moving Huron County economic development forward.

FEED MANUFACTURING & COMMODITY MERCHANDISER

Since 1980, I have been part of the Active Feed Company's operations, which include Farm Crest Foods and Huron Gas LLC. A lifetime resident of Huron County. Currently representing Huron County in the private sector, on the regional GST MI Works Thumb Board. Being able to serve on the EDC board allows me an opportunity to share in the potential growth and economic development throughout Huron County.

MANUFACTURING

My manufacturing career has spanned nearly 20 years now, learning and growing at 5 different sites in 3 different states. Born in Huron County and raised in the Thumb, my family and I were able to return home when I accepted a position at the Corteva Agriscience site located in Harbor Beach in 2016. I now serve as the Site Leader for the facility, and am honored to serve the county through the EDC board.

CITY DIRECTOR

I am a lifelong resident of Harbor Beach and am glad to call this home. I enjoy coaching football and basketball for the Harbor Beach Pirates. It is great to see my kids and grandchildren make their roots here as well.

I have a strong interest in the economic viability of our local and regional community. As the City Director and Parks & Recreation Director in Harbor Beach, I appreciate community spirit and initiative that has helped grow our community and bring placemaking to the forefront.