Fund operations are directed by the Board of Trustees, elected by the general membership of the Fund. The Trustees meet four to five times a year and are responsible for management and oversight of the Fund. They review financial performance, underwriting performance, and authorize all claim settlements.
Tony Kramer, Chair, Belding
Mr. Kramer represents Belding Fruit Storage Inc. Belding Fruit Storage Inc. has been a Fund member since 2008. Tony has been the board chair since 2018.
David Hackert, Trustee, Ludington
Mr. Hackert represents Indian Summer Co-op Inc. The company has been a Fund member since 2007. David has been a board member since 2012.
Jordan Kiefer, Trustee, Lansing
Mr. Keifer represents JK Logix Inc. The company has been a Fund member since 2023. Jordan has been a board member since 2023.
John Koegel, Trustee, Flint
Mr. Koegel represents Koegel Meats, Inc. The company joined the Fund in 2019. John has been a board member since 2021.
Kevin Konwinski, Trustee, Grand Rapids
Mr. Konwinski represents Alliance Beverage Distributing. The company has been a member of the Fund since 2015. Kevin joined the board in 2022.
Doug Rath, Trustee, Frankfort
Mr. Rath represents Graceland Fruit Inc. The company has been a Fund member since 2007. Doug has been a board member since 2018.
Laura Reed, Trustee, Traverse City
Ms. Reed represents North Bay Produce. The company has been a Fund member since 2007. Laura joined the board in 2012.