SERVING
Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph Counties
MACOG’s Mission
The Michiana Area Council of Governments is a voluntary organization of local governments that studies and attempts to resolve, for the benefit of each member and the region, areas of interlocal issues, which includes but is not limited to transportation, transit, economic development, environment, and other issues that impact the Region.
MACOG’s Vision
The Michiana Area Council of Governments contributes to the advancement of the region’s economic vitality, enhanced quality of life, strong sense of place, and expanded opportunities that attract and retain talented individuals and organizations to the Michiana Region.
Policy Board
Steering the activities of the Michiana Area Council of Governments is its Policy Board. The Policy Board is comprised of the highest elected officials, representing the communities in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties, and two Deputy District Commissioners from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Each month, the Policy Board meetings provides a forum for local elected officials the opportunity discuss regional issues.
Policy Board meetings are held at 10:00 am the second Wednesday of each month at the Mishawaka City Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
David Wood - Mayor, City of Mishawaka - Chair
Phil Jenkins - Mayor, City of Nappanee - 1st Vice-Chair
Rod Roberson - Mayor, City of Elkhart - 2nd Vice-Chair
Kathy Groninger - Council Person, Kosciusko County - Secretary
Jesse Bohannon - Commissioner Marshall County - Treasurer
Carl Baxmeyer - Commissioner, St. Joseph County
Matt Deitchley - Deputy District Commissioner, INDOT LaPorte
Dwight Fish - Council Person, City of Elkhart
Douglas Graham - Council Person, Elkhart County
Cary Groniger - Commissioner, Kosciusko County
Jeff Grose - Mayor, City of Warsaw
Tim Harman - Council Person, Marshall County
Jason Kaiser - (Interim) Deputy District Commissioner, INDOT Ft. Wayne
Canneth Lee - Council Person, City of South Bend
Gina Leichty - Mayor, City of Goshen
Robert Listenberger - Mayor, City of Plymouth
James Mueller - Mayor, City of South Bend
Bryan Tanner - Council Person, St. Joseph County
Anthony Violi - Council Person, City of Mishawaka
Suzanne Weirick - Commissioner, Elkhart County
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) includes the technical staff of the Policy Board members such as engineers, planners, airport directors, and transit operators. The basic responsibilities of the TTAC include collaborating with staff to provide recommendations to the Policy Board in the development of the Transportation Improvement Program and other transportation plans.
TTAC meetings are held at 9:00 am the first Wednesday of each month at the Mishawaka City Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
MACOG Staff
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James Turnwald
Executive Director
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Zach Dripps
Director of Operations & Community Development
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Carla Herwarth
Office & Procurement Manager
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Ashley Matthews
Administrative Assistant
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Russ Ragimbekov
Information Technology Manager
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Katie Dominguez
Graphic Design & Communications Manager
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Debbie Gardner
Fiscal Accounting Manager
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Molly Chenoweth
Fiscal & Administrative Coordinator
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Caitlin Stevens
Director of Transportation
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Dustin New
Active Transportation Planner
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Raj Parikh
Transportation Analyst
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Greg Slater
Senior Traffic Data Planner
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David Harker
Traffic Data Planner
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Kelsey Triebold
Transportation Planner / AmeriCorps Member
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Anton Getz
Active Transportation / AmeriCorps Member
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Leah Thill
Director of Sustainability
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Amber Werner
AmeriCorps Program Director
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Matt Meersman
River Basin Program Director
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Donny Ritsema
Senior Community Development Planner
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Olivia Nix
Community Development Planner
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Jeremiah Cox
Senior Transit Planner
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Gauri Mhatre
Transit Planner
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Aidan McHugh
Transit Planner
For More Information
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Procurement Opportunities
Have questions? Want the most current information on procurement bids? Contact MACOG
Annual Review
Each year, the Annual Review reflects on the activities that occurred throughout the preceding year and informs the Policy Board, community partners, and other stakeholders about our work and accomplishments.