MTEC SmartZone is overseen by two different groups: the MTEC Board of Directors and the LDFA Board.
Board of Directors
This MTEC Board of Directors is the governing body of our corporation. The board is made up of representatives from the City of Houghton, the City of Hancock, Michigan Technological University, and the Keweenaw Economic Development Corporation (KEDA). This managing board meets on a quarterly basis to review the business and affairs of the corporation.
Eric Waara (Chairman)
City of Houghton
Mary Babcock
City of Hancock Michigan
Andrew Barnard
Michigan Technological University
Jeff Ratcliffe
Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance
Tom Merz
Michigan Technological University
Steve Zutter
Trustee
LeeAnn Keller
Trustee
David Nyberg
Trustee
LDFA Board
The Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) provides funding for MTEC SmartZone. It is chartered to fund the creation and promotion of high-technology activities. The LDFA board has seven members, three members from each community – Houghton, Hancock – and an independent member.
Meeting agendas, minutes, and other information can be found here
Dan Crane
Chair
Glenn Anderson
Houghton Country
Robert Backon
City of Houghton
Jim Hainault
City of Hancock
Andres Hill
Houghton Portage Township Schools
Robert Megowen
City of Houghton
Mike Needham
City of Houghton
Chris Salani
Hancock Public Schools
Ryan Tanner
City of Hancock
Chris Patritto
Hancock Public Schools
Whitney Warstler
City of Hancock