Board of Directors

Karen is a seasoned C-Suite executive with over 25 years of strategic and operational human resources experience. Her curious nature and creative mind are skills highly sought after by our clients. Karen has led teams to maximum efficiency while fostering and creating a collaborative and accountable workplace.

Karen began her career in manufacturing for a private fastener company. The company was acquired by a publicly traded company, and Karen was promoted to Director of Organizational Development and was a key player on the organization’s M&A team. This is also where Karen began her lifelong career as a negotiator. She changed industries into healthcare and then government/municipality and, ultimately, higher education as the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at Oakland Community College.

Karen is the founder and President of OakMac SHRM, Michigan’s 19th SHRM Chapter and was the 2023 Athena Leadership Award Recipient.

My name is Natalie Boivin, and I am the branch manager of the Clinton Township branch of First State Bank. I’ve been in the banking industry for five years, most recently working with businesses.

I was born and raised in Macomb, and I currently reside in Clinton Township with my husband and two children. Outside of work, I spend time with my family and friends, and I enjoy volunteering my time to stay active within my community.

G. Patrick Thompson is the Senior Chaplain for McLaren Hospice in Port Huron and serves as pastor of the historic Sturges Memorial Congregational Church. He came to ministry following a career in administrative law and directed the Unemployment Insurance Clinic for the International Union, UAW. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Ecumenical Theological Seminary.

Dr. Thompson formerly served as president of the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency. He has served several congregations in southeast Michigan and is in his eleventh year as Grand Chaplain of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Michigan. Thompson is a member of the Advisory Board for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (St. Clair County). He has been married to Lorraine Thompson for 50 years and has two adult sons.

Dana serves as the Revitalize and Thrive Campaign Coordinator with the Macomb Family YMCA, she is responsible for securing major gifts from corporations, the private sector, and community organizations. She has spent the last twenty five years involved in non-profit fundraising. She has been a public servant for over fifteen years. As a Founder and Fund Development Specialist for Care House in Macomb County her accomplishments over the past twenty two years included: the initiation of services, start-up funding, and the continued procurement of financing for the non-profit corporation.

David Vale graduated from Wayne State University (B.S.C.E. 1983) and Florida Institute of Technology (M.S.M. 1999). David is also a retired Naval Reserve Officer. He worked and traveled for many years overseas, including Europe, Israel, Afghanistan, Nepal and Africa. He retired after 34 years of Government Service. His work and travel overseas enabled him to experience many different cultures and societies.

David believes in the saying, there by the Grace of God go I. He believes if we have been fortunate to be successful then we should give back to the less fortunate, not only monetarily but through volunteering our time and expertise. We should all help the less fortunate why else are we here.

My name is Vickie Jozefiak, and I am the owner of Oasis Senior Advisors. I was born, raised, and currently reside in southeast Michigan. I have been blessed with three beautiful daughters. Family has always been a priority and what I value most.

I sincerely understand the pressure and stress that health issues can place on families. I know firsthand the importance of finding the right place for your loved ones that will become their home sweet home. It would be an honor to hear your story and work side by side to make this transition as seamless as possible for your family. My goal in life has always been helping others. Oasis allows me the opportunity to do what I love and grow my passion. Please allow me the opportunity to guide your family during this transition and become a small part of your family.

Tricia Haener is the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of McLaren Macomb. Tricia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and has advanced her degree by receiving an MBA/HA from Spring Arbor University. Beginning her role as the Chief Nursing Officer, Tricia has dedicated her time to ensuring safe, quality, patient care in the workplace. She has become involved within the community in both nursing services andbehavioral health services. Tricia believes you never ask anyone to do something you would not do yourself.

Craig was born and raised in the Yale area and moved to Macomb County in early 2000. He currently co-owns and operates four funeral homes, including Grace Memorial in Clinton Township, Port Huron, Marine City, and Kimball Township. Craig has been working in the funeral service industry for 35 years and considers it an honor to assist families during one of their most difficult times.

In addition to his work in funeral services, Craig is also a real estate developer. In his spare time, Craig enjoys boating, landscaping, and spending time with his family. His work ethic, compassion for others, and commitment to serving his community through his businesses are the hallmarks of his character and personality.

Over the past three decades, Craig has built a reputation for providing dignified, compassionate, and personalized funeral services that honor and celebrate the lives of those who have passed. His funeral homes strive to support grieving families with professionalism, empathy, and attentiveness during a time of great loss. Craig takes great pride in knowing he has helped provide comfort and closure to the many families he has served over the years.

Michelle Fusco is a public relations professional with more than three decades of experience. She has worked in publishing, travel and tourism, economic development and healthcare. She is currently the public relations manager for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University.