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Who We Are

The Michigan Heroes Museum is made possible by the valiant efforts of a fantastic group of Board Members, Advisors, and Staff.  

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Board of Directors

Executive Committee Members

  • Michelle Franks, President

  • Jon Bozich, Vice President

  • Scott Furtaw, Treasurer

  • Jill Shorkey, Secretary

  • David Johnston, Past President

  • Branden Minuth, Past President

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Board of Directors Members​

  • Cathy Cooper

  • Russell Coy-Burt

  • Ronald Daniel

  • Lew Dodak

  • Brian Hauenstein

  • Eric Hipple

  • Greg Johnson

  • Neil Kirby

  • John Kulhavi

  • Brad MacKinnon

  • Adele Martin

  • Joshua Parish

  • Karen Straffon

  • Meghan Valentine

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Board of Advisors

Board of Advisors

  • Nick Antonucci

  • Jeff Marcero

  • Ken Horn

  • Bonnie Gelfusa

  • Chris Renwick

  • Marcie Vanneste

  • Tony D'Anna

  • James McCloughan

  • David Bewley

  • Michael Murphy

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Staff

John Ryder, Executive Director

John Auger, Educational Program Director

Landen Hill, Historian

Douglas Kolar, Historian
Jack Kribs, Military Historian

Honor. Respect. Remember.

 

Every day The Michigan Heroes Museum shares the personal stories of heroism, leadership, and sacrifice – sometimes the ultimate sacrifice – of ordinary Michigan men and women thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The museum believes that sharing this heritage is vital to understanding our past and preserving our future.

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T: 989-652-8005

E: info@miheroes.org

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