Board of Directors

 

The Board of Directors of the BWCIL is a volunteer board consisting of people from all walks of life in the BWCIL service area, but with the common goal of assuring that BWCIL is a vital organization in the community promoting independent living for all persons with disabilities.

 

 

Karen Massaro-Mundt, President
Karen works as an advocate for children with the ARC of St. Clair County. She has been a Board
member for several years and currently serves as the Chair of the Advocacy Committee. She has also been instrumental in developing BWCIL’s Team Access to address physical and programmatic barriers in the community.

Chuck Wanninger, Treasurer
Chuck is a freelance writer and editor, now retired after 40 years in the newspaper business. He was publisher of the Port Huron Times Herald from 2000 to 2006 and has served on numerous non-profit boards, including United Way and the Community Foundation. He has been on the BWCIL board since 2008.

Ann Chapaton:  
Ann is a manager at the Department of Social Services in Lapeer County, Ann works with Medicaid and Food Assistance programs, Independent Living Services, and Adult Protective Services. Joining the Board in January 2009, she is working on BWCIL’s public image so its services and programs can be easily recognized by the communities served.

Gary Wolshelger
Gary is a lifelong resident of Huron County.  Gary is the voice on the board for people with disabilities in Huron County.  Because of his personal experience with limited mobility he is most interested in advocating for accessibility in the Thumb.  As a parent and involved community member he brings to the board his experience with living in a rural area as a person with a disability and the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.

 

Christine Craig
Christine is the newest member of the Board of Directors having been elected to a three year term in October of 2010.  Ms. Craig is a resident of St. Clair County with experience in advocacy with schools, for medical needs and home help services.  When asked what she would like to accomplish as a board member, Ms. Craig stated, "I would like to share my experience in finding and receiving appropriate services for my son with others who may benefit from it".  Christine's experiences as a parent of a child with special needs will be vital to the BWCIL staff in planning programs and services for today's youth.