About MATS
With 1240 townships in Michigan, double the number of cities, villages and counties combined, townships provide strong roots for Michigan’s citizens. The Michigan Association of Township Supervisors (MATS) was created almost a decade ago by a small group of Township Supervisors seeking a way to better network with each other and to see that their educational needs were met. They were seeking ways to strengthen the quality of municipal government and administration in Michigan’s rural communities. While the association has grown in numbers and importance, that mission holds strong.
MATS is the professional service, education and networking association specifically for Township Supervisors. Every profession needs specialized resources, in-depth education, networking with peers and experienced mentors to help its members improve their skills and gain the knowledge they need to succeed. MATS is that organization for you.
MATS is moving forward in its charge to better meet the needs of professional Township Supervisors. We invite you to join us.
MATS Districts (Map)
The MATS board includes elected representatives from eight districts of the state. Each District Director works within their area to promote membership, encourage Supervisors to attend the Spring and Fall education conferences, bring ideas from the membership to the full board for discussion, and more. All officers may run for reelection if they chose to run again.
All board positions for two years, elected in odd years. The current board was elected April 14, 2011. Elections will next be held at the annual meeting in the spring of 2013. Vacancies occurring mid-term are filled by presidential appontment. If you are interested in serving on the MATS board, please contact MATS President Mickey Martin. For more information about responsibilities and qualifications, or click on the Bylaws link above.
MATS Board of Directors
The MATS board of directors includes the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and eight district directors, as well as active past presidents & VPs and the executive director. Officers and directors serve two-year terms and may be reelected.
President:
Mickey Martin, Williamstown Township, Ingham County
Vice President:
Linda Schweihofer, China Charter Township,
Saint Clair County
Treasurer:
Doug Stiles, Almena Township, Van Buren County
Secretary
Ken Parrigin, Coloma Charter Township, Berrien County
District Directors (Click here for MATS District Map)
1: Bill Luetzow, Richmond Township, Marquette Co.
2: Wayne Trepanier, Dafter Township, Chippewa Co.
3: Dale Glass, Charlevoix Township, Charlevoix Co.
4: Patrick Pokorski, Presque Isle Township,
Presque Isle Co.5: Alex Arends, Alpine Township, Kent Co.
6: Gary Brandt, Monitor Township, Bay Co.
7: Terri Mellinger, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo Co.
8: Mike Cunningham, Tyrone Township, Livingston Co.
Advisory Council
(Active Past Presidents & Past Vice Presidents)
Dwayne Parker, Buena Vista Charter Township,
Saginaw County (MATS President 2008-11)Sid Grinnell, Perry Township, Shiawassee County
(MATS Vice President, 2008-11)Jim Beelen, retired, Allendale Township, Ottawa County
(MATS President 2005-06) Currently serving as MTA Member Information LiaisonRobert DePalma, Groveland Township,
Oakland County (MATS President 2003-04)
Encouraging Stronger Leadership in Rural Michigan since 1998.
