Fund operations are directed by the Board of Trustees, elected by the general membership of the Fund. The Trustees meet four to five times a year and are responsible for management and oversight of the Fund. They review financial performance, underwriting performance, and authorize all claim settlements.
Colleen Meiring, Chair, Carleton
Ms. Meiring represents Moose & Squirrel Horticulture Resources Inc. The company been a Fund member since 1996. Colleen has been the board chair since 2000.
Dan Glas, Secretary/Treasurer, Kalamazoo
Mr. Glas represents Renewed Earth. The company has been a Fund member since 2002. Dan has been the board secretary/treasurer since 2009.
Jeanette Gaudreau-Ballien, Trustee, Saginaw
Ms. Gaudreau-Ballien represents Gaudreau the Florist. The company has been a Fund member since 1998. Jeanette has been a board trustee since 2008.
Ryan Basore, Trustee, Frederic
Mr. Basore represents Driven Grow, LLC. Ryan was appointed to the board in 2023.
John Brzozowski, Trustee, Almont
Mr. Brzozowski represents American Tree Inc. The company has been a Fund member since 1999. John has been a board trustee since 2023.
Bob Patterson, Trustee, Big Rapids
Mr. Patterson represents Patterson’s Flowers, Inc. The company has been a Fund member since its inception in 1993. Bob has been a board trustee since 2001.
Doug Vos, Trustee, Zeeland
Mr. Vos represents Don's Flowers & Gifts. The company has been a Fund member since 2012. Doug has been a board trustee since 2024.