BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Your Input Matters
Our Board appreciates input from Jackson and Hillsdale county residents regarding their opinions on mental health subjects and how LifeWays is performing in our communities. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts, an opportunity for public comment is available at all Board of Directors meetings, which are held monthly in person and on Zoom. If you wish to make a public comment or access our zoom call, please click the link below to make your request.
For more information on the LifeWays Board of Directors or submitting public comment, please contact LifeWays’ Governance office at (517) 789-1208.
Meet the Board
The LifeWays Board of Directors is comprised of county commissioners, primary and secondary consumers, human service workers, and community members from Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. Board Members are appointed by the respective Board of County Commissioners to their positions and generally serve on the Board in three-year terms.
Mark Wiley
2026 Chair
Member Since 2020
Ray Snell
2026 Vice Chair
Member Since 2021
Kathleen Schmitt
2026 Treasurer
Member Since 2022
Christine Carlson
2026 Secretary
Member Since 2019
Edward Woods
Board Member
Member Since 1989
Bradley Bohner
Board Member
Member Since 1996
Jeffrey Peterson
Board Member
Member Since 2000
Melissa Callison
Board Member
Member Since 2012
Bruce Caswell
Board Member
Member Since 2015
Earl Poleski
Board Member
Member Since 2020
Betsy Sparks
Board Member
Member Since 2025
Doug Brinker
Board Member
Member Since 2025
Board Minutes
Minutes are not posted until approved by the Board at the next Business Meeting
Fiscal Year 2026

