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Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris photo

Mayor Diane Goddeeris

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 719-8966 cell
E-Mail: dgoddee@cityofeastlansing.com

Elected Mayor November 2011
Re-elected to City Council November 2011
Served as Mayor Pro Tem November 2007 - November 2011
Elected to City Council November 2007
Appointed to Council October 2006

 

Personal

Married to John Goddeeris - Professor of Economics, MSU

Three children: Laura (East Lansing, MI); Charles (Royal Oak, MI); Mary (Chicago, IL)

Member of University Lutheran Church

Resident of East Lansing since 1980

 

Boards and Commissions

Tri-County Office on Aging - Administrative Board Member
Downtown Development Authority
Council of Neighborhood Presidents
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) - Board member
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) - Board member
Michigan Corridor Improvement Authority

 

Education

BSN - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 1977

 

Community Activities

Comprehensive Plan Committee, 2001-05

East Lansing High School Parent Council President, 1999-01

Planning Commissioner, City of East Lansing, 1990-96, Vice-Chair 1992-95, Chair 1995-96

Pinecrest Parent Council, Secretary, Treasurer, 1990-94

East Lansing Recreation and Arts Board of Directors, 1989-90

Tamarisk Neighborhood Association President, 1985-89

 

Professional Activities

Registered Nurse - Sparrow Hospital

Michigan Nurses Association - Board of Directors
National Nurses United – Vice-President

 

Awards

2010 Michigan Nurses Association Hall of Fame
2008 Presidents Award – Michigan Nurses Association

2007 Jean Granger Nursing Award – Sparrow Hospital
2006 Sparrow Hospital Nurse of the Year - Women's Services

2002 Economic and General Welfare Achievement Award - Michigan Nurses Association

 

Councilmember Nathan Triplett photo

Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett

(517) 319-6904 City |  (517) 719-6499 (cell)
E-Mail: ntriple@cityofeastlansing.com
Elected Mayor Pro Tem November 2011
Re-elected to City Council November 2011
Elected to City Council November 2007

 

Personal
Married to Sarah Gonzales Triplett
Member of Edgewood United Church of Christ

Education
Pursuing, Michigan State University Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law, 2012
Graduate, University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (Masters of Public Policy), 2009

Graduate, Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory & Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations), 2006
Michigan Political Leadership Program, 2006

Boards and Commissions
Human Relations Commission, Vice Chair
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee
Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), Board of Directors

Professional
Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Lisa Brown, Michigan House of Representatives

Community/Other Activities
Ingham County Democratic Party, Vice Chair

Haven House, Board of Directors

Rotary Club of East Lansing, President-Elect

Michigan Municipal League, Legislative Governance Committee

Michigan Municipal League, Land Use & Economic Development Policy Committee

Chief Okemos Council, Boy Scouts of America, Unit Commissioner

Awards
Michigan Municipal League Elected Officials Academy Governance Award 2011
Greater Lansing United Nations Association Heroes of Humanity Award, 2010
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 10 Over the Next 10 Award, 2009
Michigan Democratic Party Young Democrat of the Year Award, 2008
Ingham County Democratic Party Geraldine Rapaport Volunteer of the Year Award, 2005
Governor's Service Award, 2003
GLSEN Pathfinder Award, 2002

 

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 285-8549 Cell

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard photo

E-Mail: kbeard@cityofeastlansing.com

Re-elected to City Council November 2009

Elected to the Council November 2005

 

Personal
Resident since 1984
Married to Nancy Morelli
Four adult children, three adult stepchildren, two granddaughters, five grandsons
Raised four children in the East Lansing schools

Member of Edgewood United Church

Education
Michigan State University, 1983, Liberal Arts - English
Currently enrolled in the MSU School of Labor and Industrial Relations pursuing a Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations degree
Other graduate work in public policy, organizational development, and labor and industrial relations
Michigan Political Leadership Program 2001 Fellowship at M.S.U.

Professional Activities
General Motors (retired after 31 years): Human Resource Development, Safety, and Education & Training for GM and the UAW

Community Activities
LAP Respite Center Board of Directors, 2012-present
East Lansing representative to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC), 2006-present
Planning Commission, 1996-03 (eight years, six as chair)
East Village Planning Team, 2004 (Chair)
Comprehensive Plan Team, 2000-05 (Chair)
Parks & Recreation Commission, 2004-05 (Chair)
Officer of the Southeast Marble Community Association
Edgewood United Church: Worked with the Youth Advisory Committee and the Board of Adult Programs
Assisted Boy Scout Leaders of Troop 2 (Peoples Church) - 3 sons in program, 1 Eagle Scout
Volunteer: Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing Art Festival, Project Pride, Michigan Fest, Winter Fest Chili Cook-off Judge, Delta Sigma Phi bed race judge, and more

 

Councilmember Kathleen Corkin Boyle

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 349-7744 Home
E-Mail: kboyle@cityofeastlansing.com
Appointed to City Council September 2012

 

Personal
Resident since 1985
Married to Brendan Boyle
Member of All Saints Episcopal Church

 

Education
Syracuse University, 1971 Bachelor of Arts – Anthropology
Syracuse University College of Law, 1977 Juris Doctor

Professional Activities
Attorney, of counsel to White, Schneider, Young & Chiodini, PC
Member, State Bar of Michigan
Member, Ingham County Bar Association
Contributor, Michigan Law of Damages, Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Facilitative Mediator, Ingham County Circuit Court
 

Community Activities (Past and Present)
Red Cedar Neighborhood Association
City of East Lansing Housing Commission
Resolution Services Center
Capital Area Humane Society / Ingham County Humane Society

 

Councilmember Victor W. Loomis, Jr

Mayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr. photo

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 351-7974 Home
E-Mail: vloomis@cityofeastlansing.com

Served as Mayor November 2007-November 2011
Served as Mayor Pro Tem November 2006 - November 2007
Re-elected to City Council November 2009
Re-elected to City Council November 2005
Elected to City Council November 2001

 

Personal
Married to Nancy Defever of Corunna, MI
Two daughters, Elaine and Angela
Owner - Loomis Property Group

 

Education

Graduate of Michigan State University

U.S. Army 1966-1969

Graduate of East Lansing High School
Resident of East Lansing since 1949

Boards and Commissions (Past & Present)
Brookfield Heritage Neighborhood Association – Board member
Downtown Development Authority – Past Chairperson & Board member
East Lansing Art Festival – Board member
Comprehensive Plan Team
Council of Neighborhood Presidents
Downtown Management Board – Board member
Responsible Hospitality Council

 

Community Activities (Past & Present)
Lifetime member of the Lansing Jaycees, Michigan Jaycees, US Jaycees and Jaycees International
Woldumar Nature Center – Executive Committee & Board member
Salvation Army of Greater Lansing – Past Chairperson & Board member
WKAR-TV 23 – Past Chairperson & Board member
Rotary Club of East Lansing
MSU Children’s Health Initiative – Board member
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) – Board member
Local Finance Development Authority (LDFA) - Chairperson
Greater Lansing Housing Coalition – Board member
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
MSU Veterans Association & Michigan Association of Collegiate Veterans – Board member
 

Professional Activities (Past & Present)
Michigan Bankers Association
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Accountants – Lansing/Jackson Chapter
Irwin Union Bank – Board member

Special Recognition
JCI Senator #26628
WILS 1320 – Citizen of the Day
Lansing Jaycees Key Member Award
Lansing Jaycees Distinguished Service Award
East Lansing Education Foundation Community Service Award
Rotary Club of East Lansing Vocational Service Award
RHC Annual Achievement Award
MSU Greek Green Ivy Award

 

Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris photo

Mayor Diane Goddeeris

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 719-8966 cell
E-Mail: dgoddee@cityofeastlansing.com

Elected Mayor November 2011
Re-elected to City Council November 2011
Served as Mayor Pro Tem November 2007 - November 2011
Elected to City Council November 2007
Appointed to Council October 2006

 

Personal

Married to John Goddeeris - Professor of Economics, MSU

Three children: Laura (East Lansing, MI); Charles (Royal Oak, MI); Mary (Chicago, IL)

Member of University Lutheran Church

Resident of East Lansing since 1980

 

Boards and Commissions

Tri-County Office on Aging - Administrative Board Member
Downtown Development Authority
Council of Neighborhood Presidents
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) - Board member
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) - Board member
Michigan Corridor Improvement Authority

 

Education

BSN - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 1977

 

Community Activities

Comprehensive Plan Committee, 2001-05

East Lansing High School Parent Council President, 1999-01

Planning Commissioner, City of East Lansing, 1990-96, Vice-Chair 1992-95, Chair 1995-96

Pinecrest Parent Council, Secretary, Treasurer, 1990-94

East Lansing Recreation and Arts Board of Directors, 1989-90

Tamarisk Neighborhood Association President, 1985-89

 

Professional Activities

Registered Nurse - Sparrow Hospital

Michigan Nurses Association - Board of Directors
National Nurses United – Vice-President

 

Awards

2010 Michigan Nurses Association Hall of Fame
2008 Presidents Award – Michigan Nurses Association

2007 Jean Granger Nursing Award – Sparrow Hospital
2006 Sparrow Hospital Nurse of the Year - Women's Services

2002 Economic and General Welfare Achievement Award - Michigan Nurses Association

 

Councilmember Nathan Triplett photo

Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett

(517) 319-6904 City |  (517) 719-6499 (cell)
E-Mail: ntriple@cityofeastlansing.com
Elected Mayor Pro Tem November 2011
Re-elected to City Council November 2011
Elected to City Council November 2007

 

Personal
Married to Sarah Gonzales Triplett
Member of Edgewood United Church of Christ

Education
Pursuing, Michigan State University Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law, 2012
Graduate, University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (Masters of Public Policy), 2009

Graduate, Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory & Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations), 2006
Michigan Political Leadership Program, 2006

Boards and Commissions
Human Relations Commission, Vice Chair
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee
Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), Board of Directors

Professional
Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Lisa Brown, Michigan House of Representatives

Community/Other Activities
Ingham County Democratic Party, Vice Chair

Haven House, Board of Directors

Rotary Club of East Lansing, President-Elect

Michigan Municipal League, Legislative Governance Committee

Michigan Municipal League, Land Use & Economic Development Policy Committee

Chief Okemos Council, Boy Scouts of America, Unit Commissioner

Awards
Michigan Municipal League Elected Officials Academy Governance Award 2011
Greater Lansing United Nations Association Heroes of Humanity Award, 2010
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 10 Over the Next 10 Award, 2009
Michigan Democratic Party Young Democrat of the Year Award, 2008
Ingham County Democratic Party Geraldine Rapaport Volunteer of the Year Award, 2005
Governor's Service Award, 2003
GLSEN Pathfinder Award, 2002

 

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 285-8549 Cell

Councilmember Kevin E. Beard photo

E-Mail: kbeard@cityofeastlansing.com

Re-elected to City Council November 2009

Elected to the Council November 2005

 

Personal
Resident since 1984
Married to Nancy Morelli
Four adult children, three adult stepchildren, two granddaughters, five grandsons
Raised four children in the East Lansing schools

Member of Edgewood United Church

Education
Michigan State University, 1983, Liberal Arts - English
Currently enrolled in the MSU School of Labor and Industrial Relations pursuing a Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations degree
Other graduate work in public policy, organizational development, and labor and industrial relations
Michigan Political Leadership Program 2001 Fellowship at M.S.U.

Professional Activities
General Motors (retired after 31 years): Human Resource Development, Safety, and Education & Training for GM and the UAW

Community Activities
LAP Respite Center Board of Directors, 2012-present
East Lansing representative to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC), 2006-present
Planning Commission, 1996-03 (eight years, six as chair)
East Village Planning Team, 2004 (Chair)
Comprehensive Plan Team, 2000-05 (Chair)
Parks & Recreation Commission, 2004-05 (Chair)
Officer of the Southeast Marble Community Association
Edgewood United Church: Worked with the Youth Advisory Committee and the Board of Adult Programs
Assisted Boy Scout Leaders of Troop 2 (Peoples Church) - 3 sons in program, 1 Eagle Scout
Volunteer: Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing Art Festival, Project Pride, Michigan Fest, Winter Fest Chili Cook-off Judge, Delta Sigma Phi bed race judge, and more

 

Councilmember Kathleen Corkin Boyle

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 349-7744 Home
E-Mail: kboyle@cityofeastlansing.com
Appointed to City Council September 2012

 

Personal
Resident since 1985
Married to Brendan Boyle
Member of All Saints Episcopal Church

 

Education
Syracuse University, 1971 Bachelor of Arts – Anthropology
Syracuse University College of Law, 1977 Juris Doctor

Professional Activities
Attorney, of counsel to White, Schneider, Young & Chiodini, PC
Member, State Bar of Michigan
Member, Ingham County Bar Association
Contributor, Michigan Law of Damages, Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Facilitative Mediator, Ingham County Circuit Court
 

Community Activities (Past and Present)
Red Cedar Neighborhood Association
City of East Lansing Housing Commission
Resolution Services Center
Capital Area Humane Society / Ingham County Humane Society

 

Councilmember Victor W. Loomis, Jr

Mayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr. photo

(517) 319-6904 City | (517) 351-7974 Home
E-Mail: vloomis@cityofeastlansing.com

Served as Mayor November 2007-November 2011
Served as Mayor Pro Tem November 2006 - November 2007
Re-elected to City Council November 2009
Re-elected to City Council November 2005
Elected to City Council November 2001

 

Personal
Married to Nancy Defever of Corunna, MI
Two daughters, Elaine and Angela
Owner - Loomis Property Group

 

Education

Graduate of Michigan State University

U.S. Army 1966-1969

Graduate of East Lansing High School
Resident of East Lansing since 1949

Boards and Commissions (Past & Present)
Brookfield Heritage Neighborhood Association – Board member
Downtown Development Authority – Past Chairperson & Board member
East Lansing Art Festival – Board member
Comprehensive Plan Team
Council of Neighborhood Presidents
Downtown Management Board – Board member
Responsible Hospitality Council

 

Community Activities (Past & Present)
Lifetime member of the Lansing Jaycees, Michigan Jaycees, US Jaycees and Jaycees International
Woldumar Nature Center – Executive Committee & Board member
Salvation Army of Greater Lansing – Past Chairperson & Board member
WKAR-TV 23 – Past Chairperson & Board member
Rotary Club of East Lansing
MSU Children’s Health Initiative – Board member
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) – Board member
Local Finance Development Authority (LDFA) - Chairperson
Greater Lansing Housing Coalition – Board member
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
MSU Veterans Association & Michigan Association of Collegiate Veterans – Board member
 

Professional Activities (Past & Present)
Michigan Bankers Association
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Accountants – Lansing/Jackson Chapter
Irwin Union Bank – Board member

Special Recognition
JCI Senator #26628
WILS 1320 – Citizen of the Day
Lansing Jaycees Key Member Award
Lansing Jaycees Distinguished Service Award
East Lansing Education Foundation Community Service Award
Rotary Club of East Lansing Vocational Service Award
RHC Annual Achievement Award
MSU Greek Green Ivy Award

 

   
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