meet the board
InvestUP’s board, composed of CEOs and Presidents from some of the region’s largest employers, has identified strategic objectives for the Upper Peninsula.
Karyn Olsson (Chair)
CEO, Marketing Department, Inc.
Matt Johnson (Vice Chair)
Manager of External Affairs, Eagle Mine
Debb Brunell (Secretary)
CEO, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
Rick Nebel (Treasurer)
CEO, Peoples State Bank of Munising
- Chris Bender, President, Northcross Group
- Roxanne Daust, President & CEO, Range Bank
- Tonya Darner, CEO, UP Health System – Marquette & Bell
- Mike Fedrizzi, Director of U.P. Regional Sales & Operations, Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan
- Gradon Haehnel, CEO, UPPCO
- Steve Hicks, President & CEO, JM Longyear
- Melissa Holmquist, CEO, Upper Peninsula Health Plan
- Ryan Korpela, General Manager, Cleveland-Cliffs
- Richard J. Koubek, President, Michigan Technological University
- Todd LaFave, CFO, Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation
- Patrick Lamb, Site Operations Manager, Carmeuse
- Gavin Leach, Interim President, Northern Michigan University
- Robert Lehto, CEO, TriMedia Environmental & Engineering
- Robert Mach, CEO, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
- Paul Meneghini, Manager, Community Engagement, Enbridge
- Zachary J. Meyer, Partner, Varnum LLP
- Brian Norman, Director-External & Legislative Affairs, AT&T
- NMU Foundation
- Barry O’Shea, CEO, Highland Copper Company, Inc.
- Kelly Reed, Managing Partner of Acrisure Great Lakes Region
- David Rowe, CEO, MTEC SmartZone
- Todd Sabourin, Senior Vice President, Marquette Office, Miron Construction Co., Inc.
- Michael Stone, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
- Joe Thiel, CEO, Innovate Marquette SmartZone/Invent@NMU
- Steve Vairo, CEO, Calumet Electronics
- Steve Verrette, Chairman/CEO, Champion, Inc
- Jennifer Watson, CEO, Limestone Financial Credit Union
Houghton, MI
At nearly two decades old, Marketing Department, Inc. is recognized as Michigan’s most experienced B2B marketing firm. Their seasoned team of coaches guides small businesses to help align people and processes with the basic principles of marketing to create momentum and growth.
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Marquette, MI
A privately-held entrepreneurial asset management company based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a 150-year track record for embracing opportunity and growing long-term value in the region.
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Marquette, MI
A significant underground high-grade nickel and copper mine in the Upper Peninsula, owned by Talon Metals, that is producing vital metals for energy transition.
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Marquette, MI
A significant underground high-grade nickel and copper mine in the Upper Peninsula, owned by Talon Metals, that is producing vital metals for energy transition.
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Marquette, MI
Technical and scientific consulting in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and surveying.
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Escanaba, MI
Energy infrastructure company transporting oil, natural gas, and liquids, focused on being a first-choice energy delivery leader by balancing reliable energy supply with sustainability, investing in renewables, and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Marquette, MI
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! cultivates opportunities for developing a skilled workforce, helps businesses succeed, and collaborates with partners to build a strong economy.
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Munising, MI
Operating in the Upper Peninsula for more than 100 years, Peoples State Bank has consistently provided excellent banking services to the people of Alger County and beyond.
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