DDA Board & Staff
DDA Board & Staff
The DDA is governed by a board of directors consisting of nine members. The Board members represent businesses, property owners, and residents of the community. Board Members serve four-year terms, except for the Township Supervisor who serves for his/her term of office. Board Members are appointed by recommendation of the Township Supervisor, subject to the approval of the Township Board.
The Cascade Township Downtown Development Authority Board, with the guidance of the Cascade Township Board, directs the Downtown Development Authority and its activities.
Current Board of Directors
Supervisor Grace Lesperance, DDA Resident
Chairperson Michelle Kleyla, Resident
Vice-Chairperson Steve Stephan, Culver's
Secretary Rene Growney, Portobello Road
Member Kristin Carlson, Bridal Elegance
Member Rishi Makkar, International Beverage
Member Scott Vogel, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Chris Bingham, DDA Resident
Member Scott Preston, DDA Resident
DDA Staff
Jade Smith-Cascade Township Manager
(616) 949-1500
jsmith@cascadetwp.com