https://www.gicivicassociation.com/what-we-do daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390513380961-PTHFXE5U2S1FJSLPXUSD/tumblr_mh1iruZWLf1rkz363o1_1280.jpg What We Do https://www.gicivicassociation.com/news daily 0.75 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1688650212229-Z6580G0JE2CPODY1JSSR/blue_hero.jpg News https://www.gicivicassociation.com/home daily 1.0 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1688061376507-95K96UI852F9PEUKG2RN/GICA+landing+page_sm.jpg Home https://www.gicivicassociation.com/about daily 0.75 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1688650181682-4D5Y6LBS50NNBWHAUQ9M/blue_hero.jpg About https://www.gicivicassociation.com/candidates daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198260137-9QE6TSE8XRVZW6O0U9QZ/Mark_Mills_profile_pic_2020_May_22.jpg Board of Directors - Mark Mills, Trustee Mark is a six year resident who has served in law enforcement for 25 years, and currently holds the rank of Sergeant with the Westland Police Department. He is married and has two adult children plus is raising a child attending the Grosse Ile Township Schools. CLICK HERE to learn more about Mark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198260124-K4X5EC7DKO96LB9B7WAY/Mark_Lane_profile_pic1.jpg Board of Directors - Mark Lane, Clerk Mark is a six and a half year resident who works as a Senior Communications Executive for Mort Crim Communications, Inc. He is married and has two young children attending the Grosse Ile Township Schools. 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He currently holds the rank of Sergeant First Class with the Michigan Army National Guard. Jamison is engaged and has four children attending the Grosse Ile Township Schools. CLICK HERE to learn more about Jamison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198260120-Q0NW447JZWCJM8JRK0MZ/David+Nadeau+profile+pic3_cropped.jpg Board of Directors - David Nadeau, TreasureR David is a 31 year resident who worked in financial retirement consulting and pension planning for 40 years. He is married and has four adult children of which two attended the Grosse Ile Township Schools. CLICK HERE to learn more information about David https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198260127-JCT9E283D9INF2HWIEHO/Joe_Porcarelli_profile_pic2.jpg Board of Directors - Joe Porcarelli, Trustee Joe grew up on the Island, and had a 33 1/2 year career with the Grosse Ile Police Department plus several years with other law enforcement entities. He served as Chief of the Grosse Ile Police Department from 2009 through 2018 before retiring. Joe is currently employed as a substitute teacher for the Grosse Ile Township Schools where he works with emotionally impaired students at the elementary level. He is married with two adult children who graduated from the Grosse Ile Township Schools, and a young child presently enrolled in school on the Island. 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Career Summary: David is a Senior Pension Consultant with Great Lakes Pension Associates in Farmington Hills. He has over 35 years of experience in the design, installation and administration of qualified retirement plans with a focus on defined benefit pension plans. In addition to consulting in the qualified plan area, he has also been involved in administration and compliance for non- qualified plans and welfare benefit plans. Prior to joining Great Lakes Pension, David held similar positions with Pension Trend , Inc., Actuarial Service Company and Ernst & Young. He has also held positions as Senior Consultant with two regional employee benefit consulting firms. Prior to consulting in the private sector, David served with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent in the Employee Plans Division. Professional Awards: Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists Detroit Chapter President. Certified Pension Consultant and Member of the American Society of Pension Professional and Actuaries. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist. Education & Degrees: Lawrence Technological University, B.S., Management Cabrini High School (Allen Park, Ml) Military Service: U.S. Navy (1966-1971), PO1 (Radioman) Public Service: Township Industrial Park Commission Member, Township Water's Edge Commission Member Political Affiliation: Republican Campaign E-mail: davidnadeau4gitreasurer@gmail.com Fun Facts: David enjoys gardening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198264605-CR1T9CD4I050UGR3RRCA/IMG_0461.JPG David Nadeau - David & patrice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198264590-7BBIYN3J18PKW0UH61ZK/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg David Nadeau https://www.gicivicassociation.com/mark-mills daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198267349-8RSM36BZ2ZD9AUMFM3Z2/Mark+%26+Laura.jpg Mark Mills - mark & laura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198267346-A0UQT4J48DNNAC5YU1HP/Mark_Mills_profile_pic_2020_May_22.jpg Mark Mills - mark mills, trustee Name: Mark A. Mills Age: 51 Marital Status: Married Spouse Name: Laura Children Names & Ages: Alex (21), Trent (19), Isaac (8). Isaac is attending the Grosse Ile Schools. Religious Affiliation: Christian Hometown: Taylor, Michigan Years on Grosse Ile: 5 1/2 years Current Home Address: West River Rd. Career Summary: City of Westland Police Sergeant. Mark has served in law enforcement for 25 years. Professional Awards: Life Saving Award in 2001. Police Officers Association of Michigan Officer of the Year in 2001 Education & Degrees: Michigan State University, M.S., Law Enforcement Intelligence & Analysis Eastern Michigan University; B.B.A., Accounting Memberships: Water's Edge Political Affiliation: Republican Campaign E-mail: markmills4gitrustee@gmail.com Fun Facts: Mark is currently renovating his home, and is an expert at dry walling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198267341-K6GMKKYB6TC8ARQKWWMD/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg Mark Mills https://www.gicivicassociation.com/resources daily 0.75 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1688650231450-0GJ4T4CWY8SLQS6UC1S4/blue_hero.jpg Resources https://www.gicivicassociation.com/jamison-yager daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198271854-CBVKE1B5QZO3PNARWBC4/Jamison_Yager_profile_pic1.jpg Jamison Yager - Jamison yager, trustee Name: Jamison Guy Yager Age: 34 Marital Status: Engaged Spouse Name: Jade Amber Coates Children Names & Ages: Alexandria Yager (14), Ella Vukovich (12), Spencer and Sophia Yager, (11) all attending Grosse Ile Schools. Religious Affiliation: Christian non-denominational Hometown: Whitehall, Michigan Years on Grosse Ile: 3 years Current Home Address: Hickory Dr. Career Summary: Michigan Army National Guard, 17 years. Currently Active Duty as the Law and Order Noncommissioned Officer with Headquarters Company, 177 Military Police Brigade. Served as Fire Fighter and EMT-B for five years. Professional Awards: National Best Warrior Competitor, Recognized by both Governor Snyder and Governor Whitmer for Proficiency and Professionalism. Professional Cert.: Army Instructor Certification. Drill Sergeant Certification. Air Assault Certification. Military Police Certification. Fire Fighter I & II Certification. HAZMAT Operations Certification. EMT-B Certification. Master Leader Course Certification. Education & Degrees: Eastern Michigan University, studied Pre-Medicine & Foreign Relations Whitehall High School Military Service: Michigan Army National Guard Sergeant First Class (E-7), 17 years of military service Public Service: Served on Unadilla Township Fire Fighters Association as a voting member. Served on Unadilla Township Firefighters Committee. Community Involvement: Grosse Ile Youth Recreation Association (GIYRA) parent. Involvement with Lake Road community. Run Rock CF Half-Marathon Annually. Political Affiliation: Moderate Conservative, independent thinker Campaign E-mail: jamisonyager4gitrustee@gmail.com Fun Facts: Jamison enjoys jogging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198271860-UV5ZYLJLHA67OQ1VP20F/Jade.jpg Jamison Yager - jamison & jade amber coates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198271842-VPUDCUFDC79RFM66IT4G/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg Jamison Yager https://www.gicivicassociation.com/joe-porcarelli daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198274899-LJG6DVSPPT8LE4Y9IWG6/Joe_Porcarelli_profile_picture.jpg Joe Porcarelli - Joe porcarelli, trustee Name: Joe Porcarelli Age: 60 Marital Status: Married Spouse Name: Maureen Children Names & Ages: Aaron (25), Jacob (22) & Meridith (8). Aaron & Jacob are Grosse Ile Schools graduates and Meridith is attending. Religious Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Hometown: Grosse Ile Years on Grosse Ile: Grew up on the Island Current Home Address: Oak River Career Summary: Joe had a 33 1/2 year career with the Grosse Ile Police Department plus several years with other law enforcement entities. He served as Chief of the Grosse Ile Police Department from 2009 through 2018 before retiring. Joe is currently employed as a substitute teacher for the Grosse Ile Township Schools where he works with emotionally impaired students at the elementary level. Professional Awards: Grosse Ile was ranked the # 1 safest, or at least top 3 safest, township in Michigan with a population of at least 10,000 people every year during Joe's tenure as Police Chief. Education & Degrees: Eastern Michigan University, B.A. Grosse Ile High School Public Service: Grosse Ile Schools Safety Committee Community Involvement: Child's Hope non-profit organization, former Vice President Political Affiliation: Republican Campaign E-mail: joeporcarelli4gitrustee@gmail.com Fun Facts: Joe is a physical fitness enthusiast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198274892-RZVRQ0XYNJMOR7RSW64I/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg Joe Porcarelli https://www.gicivicassociation.com/mark-lane daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198277856-BM2DOMSJW1YJ0GD5HAYN/Mark+and+Theresa.jpg Mark Lane - mark & theresa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198277852-BIPK4SAAY6SSGU2L3K49/Mark_Lane_profile_pic1.jpg Mark Lane - mark lane, clerk Name: Mark Lane Age: 57 Marital Status: Married 20+ years Spouse Name: Theresa Children Names & Ages: Mackenzie “Mack” (17) & Levi (15) attend Grosse Ile High School Religious Affiliation: Catholic Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan Years on Grosse Ile: 6 1/2 years Current Home Address: Thorpe Ct. Career Summary: Mort Crim Communications, Inc. Senior Communications Executive. Award- winning communications and marketing specialist with over 20 years of experience generating and creating engagement opportunities. Results-driven expert in building relationships, leading and developing marketing and communication teams, creating and implementing digital strategies, and an enthusiastic and innovative problem-solver with proven ability to consistently improve methods and generate creative solutions. Professional Awards: * Winner of 2 Emmy Awards for Local Programming Sports & Entertainment. * National Communicator Award (2019) for the rebranding/campaign launch of Detroit Water and Sewerage Working Hard for You. * Instrumental in Goodwill Achieving Crain’s 2011 Best Managed Non-Profit and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2014 & 2015 * Won Hermes 2011 Gold Award winner for Goodwill’s Store Grand Opening * Crain’s 2009 Innovator of the Year for Social Media Strategy * Hermes 2009 Creative Award winner for “Broadcasting for Jobs” Media Response * 2009 Michigan Non-Profit Pacesetter of the Year for use of social media tools in promoting organization’s brand Education & Degrees: Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Radio & Television Broadcasting Certificate Detroit College of Business, Concentration in Marketing Henry Ford Community College, Concentration Jazz Studies Pendaran Inc., Professional Executive Training & Coaching Community Involvement: Grosse Ile Youth Recreation Association (GIYRA) Director of Baseball for 2015 & 2016. Coach. CYO Head Coach/Baseball Director 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Political Affiliation: Republican Campaign E-mail: marklane4giclerk@gmail.com Fun Facts: Mark plays the saxophone and sings in a band named Motor Honey that play rock, blues and popular music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198277846-5JETWNZ72GOSTXIGXFOS/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg Mark Lane https://www.gicivicassociation.com/jim-budny daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198280775-Y026I7SS7B879HGSKI2B/Maureen_Jim_Budny.jpg Jim Budny - JiM & maureen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198280768-1KGZUYK00GLQSY1BJWGK/Jim_Budny_profile_picture_2020_May_25.jpg Jim Budny - Jim Budny, Supervisor Name: Jim Budny Age: 71 Marital Status: Married Spouse Name: Maureen Children Names & Ages: Andrea M. Eshelman (40), Grosse Ile Schools graduate. Religious Affiliation: Catholic Hometown: Dearborn Years on Grosse Ile: 59 years Current Home Address: Burning Bush Career Summary: Jim was an Executive Manager with the Internal Revenue Service, and retired with 33 years of service. He is married and has one adult child who graduated from the Grosse Ile Township Schools. Jim currently serves as a two-term Trustee on the Township Board, and is the Board Liaison to the Public Service Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Education & Degrees: Executive Management classes at Harvard University Detroit College of Law, J.D. Eastern Mich. University, B.B.A Grosse Ile High School Public Service: Two-term Trustee on the Township Board (2012 - 2016, 2016 - 2020). Township Board Liaison to the Public Service Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Public Services Commission Member. Zoning Board of Appeals Member. Former Township Industrial Park Committee Member. Former Water's Edge Commission Chairman. Community Involvement: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, usher and collection counter Memberships: Knights of Columbus member Political Affiliation: Republican Campaign E-mail: jimbudny4gisupervisor@gmail.com Fun Facts: Jim is a huge hockey fan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198280759-QQGMY8OEZVDF8ISXSABH/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg Jim Budny https://www.gicivicassociation.com/platform daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198283393-Z8QVU5VLS81NWKPMQPFN/GIT_buildings2.jpg Platform https://www.gicivicassociation.com/donate daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198285206-85XV5ZMAMXW9H2H1QL54/Wayne+County+Bridge+trenton+2.jpg Contribute https://www.gicivicassociation.com/candidate-committees daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198287093-RTMWMH30H0YU96D2GD0Q/Grosse_Ile_houses2jpg.jpg candidate committees https://www.gicivicassociation.com/take-action daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390597413198-XUEB2J3138YBEXDCIMC0/tumblr_migjb4LxOB1rkz363o2_1280.jpg Take Action https://www.gicivicassociation.com/mike-jurecki daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198288984-ECE8DQUJZBMA44VF2067/Mike_Chris1.jpg Mike Jurecki - Mike & Kris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198288981-MOEAV6SF6KNEMM8JSCHZ/Mike_Jurecki_candidate_pic1.jpg Mike Jurecki - mike jurecki, trustee Name: Mike Jurecki Age: 61 Marital Status: Married Spouse Name: Kristina Children Names & Ages: James (31), Michael (30) & Jesse (25). All Grosse Ile Schools graduates. Religious Affiliation: Catholic Hometown: Grosse Ile Years on Grosse Ile: 30+ years Current Home Address: Elba Drive Career Summary: Mike is a 30+ year resident who had a long career with the Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCC) where he held a number of senior level positions which culminated in starting and leading a financial technology joint venture between FMCC and the captive finance companies of General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota as its Chief Executive Officer for 14 years. He is currently semi-retired, and consults for private equity companies and entrepreneurs in the financial technology marketspace. Education & Degrees: University of Detroit Mercy, M.B.A., International Business Canisius College of Buffalo, M.B.A., Finance Eastern Michigan University, B.B.A., Accounting Grosse Ile High School Public Service: Township Police Commission Member, 2016 to 2019 Community Involvement: Grosse Ile High School Hockey, President, 8 years Memberships: Friends of Detroit River, Elba-Mar Boat Club Political Affiliation: Republican Campaign E-mail: mikejurecki4gitrustee@gmail.com Fun Facts: Mike is an avid boater, fisherman & outdoorsman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198288974-8KIK7LYALYW5N7I0KB8M/GI_High_School_pic2.jpg Mike Jurecki https://www.gicivicassociation.com/volunteer daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198291605-E1VN6HSBGGVY1YI1P1TI/East+river+view2.jpg Volunteer https://www.gicivicassociation.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1688650251286-ME0Z68G709P6TTIGAPK7/blue_hero.jpg Contact Us https://www.gicivicassociation.com/social-media daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198295411-EPDLLE8VU15USUPPCT97/GrosseIleTollBridgeshoreview1.jpg Social Media https://www.gicivicassociation.com/gi2020sampleballot daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198297205-71TCOZB22SVDM1D8APX2/GI2020_Mark_Lane_3_step_voting.jpg GI 2020 Sample Ballot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647215ab4cebcc31a45050a6/1685198297202-TH5MZSHZQ96CKCWLG71P/GI2020_Sample_Ballot_General_Election_FINAL.jpg GI 2020 Sample Ballot