Linda Clayton, President

Guiding Harbor Board President Linda Clayton grew up in Belleville and remembers thinking the original residence on Liberty Street was the prettiest house in town. Linda joined the Board in 2006 and has served as Secretary and Vice President before taking on her current position in 2017. Linda’s professional and volunteer activities focus on children and young adults. She taught in the Van Buren Public Schools for 35 years and is an Advisor for the Tri Sigma Sorority at Eastern Michigan University.

Robin Chapekis, Vice President

Robin Chapekis, Vice President. Robin Chapekis holds a SHRM-SCP, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Master of Science in HR and Organizational Development. After working for large corporations, small companies and several non-profits, Robin decided to hang out her own shingle and focus on process improvement for HR. Founder of SVELTE HR, a consulting firm specializing in efficiency and effectiveness for HR work, Robin is determined to help HR teams and business leaders master transactional work and move toward transformational outcomes. She believes that HR is a competitive advantage for organizations and is working to make that a reality. Robin is passionate about Human Resources being recognized and valued as a Profession and works with local, state, and national HR focused organizations to enhance educational offerings and provide networking and growth opportunities for her HR colleagues. She is also working with ISO/TC 260 on the development of international standards for Human Resource Management. Robin lives in Escanaba, MI with her husband, son, and GSD where they walk ad nauseum.

Stephanie Saville, Secretary

Carol Wilson

Deborah Mohre

Sue Johnson

Bridget Hanson

Connie Hopkins

Jill McCormack

Ruth Ann Northon

Rae Lynn Hicks

Paula Coulier

Rachel Kozlowski

Vincent Warren

Becky Steffens

Diane LaBree Campbell

Colleen Hau

Hannah Rodriguez

Jeffrey Smith