The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is pleased to announce that four new officers have been approved by the board of directors to lead the Foundation for one year effective March 10, 2015. Thomas J. Sobeck of Rogers City is the new president; Sue Fitzpatrick of Ossineke is the new Vice President; Lora E. Greene of Alpena is the new Secretary; and Christine Baumgardner of Lincoln is the new Treasurer. Esther Hines Ableidinger of Alpena is the out-going president and will continue on the Executive Committee, which is comprised of the board officers, as immediate past-president.

“We are delighted to have excellent regional representation from northeast Michigan communities on our board as a whole, as well as serving on our Executive Committee,” said Barbara Frantz, CFNEM Executive Director. “Each of the new officers has several years of experience serving on the Community Foundation Board in addition to being very engaged in their respective communities and the region as a whole.” Read More