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society strategy

Experience

  • cpd certified instructors

  • Leadership Development

  • membership that serves

Members are encouraged and assisted in gaining highest possible certifications available in the industry

education

  • comprehensive annual programs

  • mentorship within society

  • Qualified presentors

the chapter's history

An overview

The Eastern Michigan Chapter was founded in December 1975 with 16 members and has grown to over 130 members. It is now the largest chapter in Region 2 and has been dubbed the "educational chapter." The Eastern Michigan Chapter prides itself on providing expertise by integrating experience with education.

Please visit the ASPE International webpage for additional information beyond the local association at www.aspe.org

meet the board (2025-2026)

PRESIDENT
Rachel Gendich, CPD
VP TECHNICAL
Andrew Ward
VP LEGISLATIVE, CPD
Ryan Lyle

 

 

VP MEMBERSHIP
Haruka Iwasaki
VP EDUCATION
Kristen Simoneaux, P.E., CPD, LEED AP
TREASURER
Brandon Watts, EIT

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
 George Johnston ll
COORESPONDING SECRETARY //
VP SOCIALMEDIA
Haruka Iwasaki
CHAPTER AFFILIATE // LIAISON
Chip Bidigare

 

 

AYPL (ASPE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LIAISON)
Leah Bosma
WOA LIAISON (Women of ASPE)
Theresa Card, P.E., CPD, LEED AP BD+C
COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIR
Pam Hartsell, CPD, PMP

 

 

GOLF COMMITEE CHAIR
Josh Pedraja, ASSE 6060, 6040, 6005
CHAPTER AMBASSADOR
William Grayzar, CPD, GPD, FASSE
DIRECTOR
Michael Meleragni, CPD

 

 

director
Dann Holmes
director
Brianne Hall, P.E., CPD, LEED AP BD+C, GGP