Board of Directors

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

1.15.26 Meeting Minutes: Download

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.