Board of Trustees
Jill Bourland, Past President
Jill is a Certified Public Accountant and partner at Blystone & Bailey CPAs. She currently serves as a director of Isabella Bank Corporation where she is the Chair of the Audit and Compensation committees. Jill formerly served as the President of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation and also as Treasurer and Chair of its Finance committee.
Kate Bracken, Trustee
A lifelong member of the Mt. Pleasant community, Kate is a passionate believer in the power of community to solve problems. She has worked for Southwind Restaurants LLC. since 2009 and is a certified yoga teacher with Om Bodies Yoga Studio and School, where she hosts donation-based classes to benefit non-profit organizations.
Laura Crawford, Trustee
Laura is a Certified Financial Planner and Limited Partner at Edward Jones. She grew up in Clare and attended Northwood University for her undergraduate degree in finance while also being a member of the softball team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, mountain biking, gardening, and doing anything outside!
Ramie Harrison, Trustee
Ramie is a Certified Public Accountant and partner at Boge, Wybenga & Bradley, PC. She currently serves as a member of the Women’s Initiative Committee and member of the William & Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center finance committee. Ramie earned her Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University in Business Administration.
Alex Weisenburger, Trustee
Alex has lived in Mt. Pleasant since age 2 and has worked as an insurance specialist with the General Agency Company since 2014, representing the fifth generation of his family’s business. He is proud to serve on the William and Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center Board, supporting its mission to provide affordable space for nonprofit agencies.
Michelle Mease, President
Michelle is a Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Isabella Bank. She is responsible for the management of investment accounts, estates, and trusts. Michelle earned her Bachelors of Science from Central Michigan University in Personal Financial Planning. She is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor. She is a member of the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council.
Alexa Carey, Vice President
Alexa is the Executive Director of the Mid Michigan College Foundation. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit event planning and fundraising, she is passionate about supporting community-driven initiatives and fostering connections to benefit the community.
Kirsten Clark, Secretary
Kirsten is a lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and earned her degree from Central Michigan University. Kirsten has spent 13 years of her professional career with Dow in Midland, Michigan. She has two children and enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Tina Gaillard, Treasurer
Tina is the Director of Finance and Administration at the United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties.
Stacy Griffus, Trustee
Pete Hairston, Trustee
Pete is a Senior Attorney at Sarah’s Law Firm, specializing in Wills, Trusts, and Probate law. With 22 years of law enforcement experience, he brings a unique perspective on community service. Pete’s legal expertise supports the Strickler Center’s Board in nonprofit governance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Rob Powell, Trustee
Rob is a 1999 CMU graduate. He has 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and biking, swimming, and golfing.