Our School Board of Directors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Not many childcare centers and preschools are run by an incredible Board of experts! Bishop Baraga Academy is fortunate to have these individuals serving.
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Larry Yachcik
Larry is currently the owner, Pub - Links LLC, Waters Edge Golf Course, Toptracer Players Center, and Lakes Restaurant. He is retired and previously served ten years as president and CEO of Porter Hill Retirement Community & Services. Larry is a veteran of the United States Army Security Agency, and a member of the American Legion.
2023-2026
Vice Chairman of the Board
Mr. Roger Dore
Roger is retired from Steelcase Inc after a 22 year career leading a global IT Infrastructure team. He is a life long active member of St. Michael parish in addition to being an Officer for the Knights of Columbus Council 3111.
2023-2026
Secretary
Mrs. Bonnie Erber
Bonnie is a parishioner of All Saints Parish and has been for over 50 years! Extremely proud of helping to bring an Catholic education to Newaygo county. Blessed with the title of Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
2023-2025
Chairman of Finance Committee
Mr. James Merkel
Jim retired as credit manager from Gerber Products Co. He has been a member of All Saints Parish for more than 40 years.
2023-2025
Chairwoman of Communication/Marketing
Ms. Jenalee Zeerip
Jena is the Northwest Community Health Manager with Corewell Health. She is an active member of All Saints parish, teaching religious education for the 5th and 6th grade classes. She is excited about Bishop Baraga Academy and the future of Catholic education in our communities.
2023-2026
Chairman of Facilities & Grounds
Mr. Randy Kinsey
Retired CW3 USA, retired Logistics Manager Civil Service, current Knight of Columbus, FDD, PGK, PFN and active member of Christ The King parish.
2023-2024 & 2024-2027
Board Member at Large
Mrs. Wendy Peacock
2023-2026
Board Member at Large
Ms. Kit Fehnsenfeld
Kathy (Kit) Fehsenfeld currently works at Love in the Name of Christ of Newaygo County. She has been a member of St. Bartholomew’s church for over 40 years. Kit is very happy to have Catholic education our county.
2024-2027
Board Member at Large
Emily Hoffman
Emily is the church secretary at St. Bartholomew. She is a busy mother homeschooling her children.
2023-2026
Board Member at Large
Denise Hudson
Denise has been an involved member of All Saints for 27 years.
She is a proud mother of 4 grown children and happily married to Chris. Denise is a former teacher and DRE.
2023-2024 & 2023-2026
Board Member at Large
Ms. Sandy Siegel
Sandy values her Catholic education: K-12 Marywood Academy and 4 years at St. Mary’s College/Notre Dame. She has been an All Saints parishioner since 2000. Retired after 28 years in Healthcare, she has served in leadership roles of many non-profits and government including Parish Council and Fremont City Council.
Future Board Member