Board Members
- Douglas Bacon, President
- Lori Suttner, Vice President
- Jon J. Bowen, Secretary
- Pamela Czurak, Treasurer
- Sally DeFreitas
- Emma Kirwin
- Ron Rash
- Janet Schultz
- Paula Vanderputte
Want to learn more about OCCOA's organization? Download our bylaws here: OCCOA Bylaws
Transportation Advisory Committee
- Eva Berumen Reyna-Westshore Educational Service District
- Amy Flores-Senior Resources West Michigan
- Lianna Doerr-Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Meredith Gager-West Michigan Community Mental Health
- Danielle Bennett-Disability Network West Michigan
Bus Garage Advisory Committee
- Doug Bacon-OCCOA Board Member
- Jon Bowen-OCCOA Board Member
- Tim Beggs-Oceana County Commissioner
- Gary McKeen-Multiple Oceana County Boards
- Mark Sampson-Civil Engineer
- Mike Moore-Project Manager West Shore Community College
- Tom Reeder-Retired Superintendent
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Program Advisory Committee
- Linus Moser
- Jon Bowen
2026 committee recruitment in progress.
Adult Day Services Advisory Committee
- Lori Suttner
- Denise Schuitema
- Kimberly Brant
- Clara Mueller-World Horizon
Senior Care Services Advisory Committee
- Lori Suttner
- Yvette Brown-Senior Resources West Michigan
2026 committee recruitment in progress.