
LEADERSHIP

Helen Goyings - Chair
Helen graduated from WMU with a masters degree in Education. She taught government and economics for 15 yrs., earning several local & national awards before she left to pursue other opportunities. A life-long political junkie, she found her love of local politics from her father-in-law, who was a long time rural township supervisor.

Larry Blose - Treasurer
Larry Blose is Professor Emeritus of Finance at Grand Valley State University. He has authored over 100 academic publications, proceedings, and presentations and has taught at GVSU, Kent State University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Otago University (Dunedin, New Zealand). Prior to his academic career he worked for the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). He is a veteran of the US Navy where he served as an Oceanographic Research Officer.
Kerry Murry - Secretary

Tom Richmond - First Vice Chair
I have lived in Monterey Township since 1973. My education includes a bachelor of business with a marketing influence. In 2000 I began a career in real property appraising and reached the highest level of licensure by 2004. My priorities include belief in climate science, health care and quality education for everyone.

Marissa Gonzalez - Second Vice Chair

Keith Bacon - Third Vice Chair
Keith is an Engineer who graduated from MTU with a degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. I've been a practicing engineer in Automotive and Aerospace engineering roles since leaving college in the 90's. I believe the natural world should be protected and that government is responsible for improving the lived environment for the people living in the Community, including ensuring access to education and housing.