Michigan Association
of School Administrators

1001 Centennial Way
Suite 300
Lansing, MI 48917-9279
(517) 327-5910
F: (517) 327-0771

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Michigan Association of School Administrators
1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300
Lansing, MI 48917-9279

(517) 327-5910
F: (517) 327-0771

William H. Mayes
Executive Director

(517)327-9262
wmayes@gomasa.org

Before joining MASA as Executive Director in 2005, William served as a superintendent for more than 17 years at both the local and ISD levels. His most recent position was superintendent for Huron ISD in Michigan’s “thumb.” William is committed to developing leadership and unity within our membership, and to finding new ways to support school administrators in their critical role of helping students succeed.

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Dan Pappas
Associate Executive Director

(517) 327-9267
dpappas@gomasa.org

As an Associate Executive Director, Dan oversees MASA conferences and professional development. In additions, Dan serves as the Executive Director of the Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM).

 

Dr. Jon Tomlanovich
Associate Executive Director -
MAISA

(517) 327-9260
jont@gomasa.org

As the Associate Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA), Jon focuses on supporting the MAISA membership and promoting MAISA's mission of providing quality educational services to the children of Michigan.

 

Dr. Patricia Reeves
Associate Executive Director – Government Relations

(part time)

(517) 327 2583
preeves@gomasa.org

Pat heads up MASA’s Courageous Journey administrator certification program. Pat balances her part-time presence at MASA with a professorship at Western Michigan University. Working with a team of faculty and advisors, Pat supports the MASA Professional Leadership Committee, and monitors processes that impact administrator preparation and development policy at the state and federal levels.

 

Brad Biladeau
Director of Government Relations

(517) 327-9265
bbiladeau@gomasa.org

Brad is the legislative liaison for the Association. He follows legislation related to education issues, both policy and fiscal, and conveys the position of MASA on specific bills to the legislature. Brad also serves as a resource for superintendents to ascertain how a particular piece of legislation is expected to be implemented or how it will impact the district.


Mandy Diroff
Director of Operations

(517) 327-9264
mdiroff@gomasa.org

As Director of Operations, Mandy's  MASA responsibilities include office management and human resource issues. She also serves as the liaison to the Executive Board and Council. Mandy is the Director of Operations for MAISA, coordinating meetings and the Summer Conference.

 

Linda Wacyk
Director of Communications

(517) 327-9268
lwacyk@gomasa.org

As Communications Director, Linda provides leadership for MASA in developing and implementing communication and media systems to support MASA members. She serves as editor of the Leader and other communications. Linda assists with speaking events and coordinates media relations. She also serves as liaison to the Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA).

 

Sam LoPresto
Project Director

(517) 327-9263
lopresto@gomasa.org

For the past two years Sam has been Project Director for MTIP's Center for Sustained Learning Regions.  This has been a TLCF grant funded by the MDE to deliver technology integration professional development through a regional organization of the ISDs.

 

John Zoellner
Business Director

(part time)

(517) 327-5910
jzoellner@gomasa.org

John provides part-time support as Business Director for the Association. His duties include the overseeing of MASA's finances, accounting for revenues and expenses, as well as supervising payroll and accounts payable.

 

Sue White
Administrative Secretary

(517) 327-9266
swhite@gomasa.org

Sue is responsible for billing and invoicing for MASA, MAISA, and MSPRA memberships. She is integral in maintaining current member data in our system and can be contacted regarding updates to contact, billing, or other information. Sue handles the conference registrations for MASA and MSPRA. She also processes all incoming checks for MASA and MSPRA.

 

Danielle Dankenbring
MIEM Registrar/Adm. Assistant

(517) 327-2589
danielle@gomiem.org

As part of the MASA team, Danielle is the registrar for MIEM, and administrative secretary for Dan Pappas, MIEM Executive Director. She takes registrations for MIEM sponsored workshops and conferences that arrive by fax, mail and on-line. Call Danielle for registration information about MIEM conferences and workshops.

 

James Scofield
Association Services Manager

(517) 327-9259
jscofield@gomasa.org

James is responsible for the web sites for MASA, MAISA, Michigan ASCD, and the School Purchasing Pages. He handles the layout and production of the MASA Leader and eLeader newsletters as well as the design of other printed material. He is the technical administrator for listserv issues and is the administrative contact for SAPAC and for Michigan ASCD.

 

Diane Dick  

Diane Dick
Event Coordinator


(517) 327-9261
ddick@gomasa.org

Diane serves roles with both MASA and MIEM. Diane is the Event Coordinator and contact person for MASA's Fall and Mid-Winter Conference. Diane’s duties with MIEM also include event planning and on-site support.

 

 

Kristy Warner
Executive Assistant

(517) 327-9262
kwarner@gomasa.org

Kristy is responsible for correspondence and scheduling for the Executive Director. She serves as assistant to the Executive Board and Council. Kristy is also involved in assisting with regional programs such as Superintendent of the Year, Champion for Children, and Hall of Fame.

 

 

Debbie Squires
Government Relations Secretary

(517) 327-5910
dsquires@gomasa.org

Debbie works closely with the MASA Governmental Affairs staff to maintain communications and organization of legislative materials for our members. She assists with Legislation Committee, the Legislation Action Network, as well as other communications and materials.

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