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SWMPC Staff
K. John Egelhaaf, Executive Director
John has been the Executive Director at the SWMPC since June 2003. He is a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). He is about to enter his second decade in the profession. During that time he has planned within a rich diversity of scale and subject matter. He holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Purdue University. Contact information:
Marcy Colclough, Senior Planner
Macy is an experienced Senior Planner who has developed a track record of implementing successful projects for a variety of clients around the Southwest Michigan region. She has a wealth of experience writing master and recreation plans, facilitating planning processes, and developing grants and implementing projects in watershed planning, economic development, and recreation. Marcy specializes in helping community members understand the real trade-offs involved in environmental and urban design decisions, allowing them to decide for themselves how local values should be reflected in plans. Marcy was the project director for the Dowagiac River Watershed Project with the Cass County Conservation District from 1999-2002. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Environmental Science Degree from Miami University, Ohio.
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Kimberly Gallagher, Associate Planner
Kim joined the SWMPC in 2004. She has applied her unique skill set to heritage route planning and has found groundbreaking new ways to cultivate the SWMPC's heritage route projects. Her research in the field of public transportation and innovative transportation options in southwest Michigan has helped the SWMPC advocate for greater coordination in carpooling and the delivery of transit. Kim has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University. Major program areas: - Rideshare & Carpool
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Shelley Klug, Associate Planner
Shelley joined the SWMPC staff in 2001. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Services from Siena Heights University and is currently enrolled at Central Michigan University pursuing a Master's Degree in Human Resources Administration. Reflecting her interest in community involvement, she has completed Michigan State University's Citizen Planner Program and Master Gardener Program. She is also a graduate of Lake Michigan College's Community Leadership Academy. In addition to performing research to provide background information for many of the Commission's projects, Shelley enjoys working with municipalities to develop recreation plans and master plans. In 2006, she collaborated with several social service agencies in Cass County and Van Buren County to complete their 10-Year Plans to End Homelessness. She is also experienced with grant writing, grant administration, and project management. Shelley has strong skills in research, writing, data collection, and planning analysis with considerable experience in stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and meeting faciliation. Read more Major program areas: Contact information:
Nickolas Musson, Associate Planner
Nick joined the SWMPC staff in December of 2007. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with Bachelor's degrees in Geography, Public Administration, and Philosophy. He brings extensive digital mapping skills (GIS) to the Commission along with broad internship experience at the county and regional planning scales. Major program area: Transportation Contact information:
Matthew Meersman, Associate Planner
Matt joined our staff in February of 2006 to coordinate development of the Paw Paw River Watershed Management Plan. He has a unique blend of environmental & economic development experience. As owner of a canoe rental, he became involved in conservation efforts on the Dowagiac River. In 2003, Matt became Executive Director of the Four Flags Area Council on Tourism. His passion for being on the water has gone beyond recreational paddling and led to marathon canoe racing. He brings his determination and dedication to the Commission along with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills. Major program areas: Contact information:
Kelly Getman-Dissette, Associate Planner
Kelly joined the SWMPC in October of 2006. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Spanish from Hope College and a Master's degree in Sociology from Western Michigan University. Before joining the Commission, Kelly worked as a Community Development Educator for MSU Extension in Van Buren County. Kelly administered the County's housing grants, managed the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program, assisted in County trail operations, and provided land use and zoning training to local government officials. Kelly is now serving as a Transportation Planner, working with the NATS and TwinCATS committees, Rural Taskforce, public transit, non-motorized efforts, and more. Major program areas: Transportation Land Use and Zoning Contact information:
Suzann Flowers, Program Assistant
Suzann joined the SWMPC staff in 2007 as a graduate student intern from Western Michigan University. She quickly proved herself immensely capable across a wide range of planning work. Suzann graduated with a Masters Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in local government from Western Michigan University in the summer of 2007 and also holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from WMU with a major in political science and a minor in social science. Suzann completed the Citizen Planner Course in the fall of 2007. Since then her skill has touched many of the projects being conducted by the Commission. Contact information:
Nancy Perry, Business Manager
Nancy joined the staff in April of 2003. Before joining the SWMPC she worked for over thirty years as a staff accountant in the certified public accounting field wherein she dealth with both profit and non-profit organizations. She currently manages and maintains the financial reporting statements, the receivables and payables, the payroll and benefit administration, and monitors the budget. Contact information:
Terri Moore, Administrative Assistant
Terri joined the SWMPC in 2004. She assists the director on a wide range of administrative tasks that include the preparation for and organization of SWMPC board meetings, the preparation of minutes, formal resolutions, and other formal board business. Terri is responsible for the Commission's role in the State's single point of contact process where official notice of applications for State grants is distributed for comment throughout our southwest Michigan region. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from Northern Michigan University. Contact information:
This page last updated on 5/12/2008.
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