The Board of Directors governs the overall execution of our mission:
“Summit Pointe provides the highest quality behavioral health services
to help individuals maximize their potential.”
Board Member Application Packet
Board Policy Manual (May, 4 2021)
Board Members
![Kathy-Sue Vette, Summit Pointe Board Chair](https://webdev.summitpointe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kathy-Sue-Vette-150x150-1.png)
Kathy-Sue Vette
Chair
Board Member since February 2015
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Committee(s): All
Kathy-Sue Vette is a previous Commissioner for Calhoun County District 3, where she served as Vice Chair. As part of the Commission, she served as Chair of the Calhoun Visitor Bureau. Kathy-Sue also serves as a member of various community entities, including Southwest Michigan First, Goguac Lake Association, Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, and is a founding member of Women of Impact Battle Creek. Kathy-Sue is married to Terry and they have five adult children. The Vette’s live in Battle Creek.
![Kelli Scott, Summit Pointe Board Treasurer](https://webdev.summitpointe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kelli-Scott-150x150-1.png)
Kelli Scott
Treasurer
Board Member since February 2015
Term expires: March 31, 2026
Committee(s): Finance & Audit (Chair)
Kelli Scott has served as the Administrator / Controller for Calhoun County since February 2009. Before joining the county, her experience included working as a licensed practicing certified public accountant with an accounting firm and as a chief financial officer and chief operating officer at two community colleges. Kelli earned a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan.
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Dr. Terance Lunger
Secretary
Board Member since February 2016
Term expires: March 31, 2025
Committee(s): Corporate Compliance (Chair)
Dr. Terance Lunger serves as the Superintendent of the Calhoun Intermediate School District (CISD). The CISD is an Educational Service Agency having eight divisions that serve the 18 school districts in Calhoun, Branch, and Barry counties. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College, Master’s degrees in Education and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, and a Doctorate from Eastern Michigan University. He and his wife, Marjorie, have two daughters and reside in Marshall.
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Joseph du Lac
Director
Board Member since September 2023
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Committee(s): Human Resources
Joseph du Lac is a Senior Vice President (SVP) for the Bronson Healthcare system and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. In this role, he oversees operations as well as builds key community relationships within Calhoun County.
Du Lac has a strong background in healthcare and over 20 years of experience in manufacturing operations, business excellence and transformation. Before joining Bronson, he served as Regional Vice President & Chief Performance Officer for Trinity Health of New England in Hartford, Connecticut. He has significant experience in lean operating systems and is a healthcare-certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. From 2012-16, he was Regional Director, Strategic Lean Operations, with Tenet Healthcare at Detroit Medical Center.
He has a Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership from Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management & Leadership from Rochester University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is a member of the American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
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Dr. Monique French
Director
Board Member since April 2024
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Committee(s): Human Resources
The Reverand Dr. Monique French serves as Pastor/Director of Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community in Battle Creek. She is a Calhoun County Commissioner for District 2. A native of Flint, MI, Dr. French has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and completed a Master of Science program in Community and Agency Counseling from Troy University, Montgomery, Alabama. She has a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. She has worked in the Social Service field for more than fifteen years, eight of those years as a Medical Case Manager/Part D Coordinator specializing in HIV/AIDS care for Wellness Services in Flint, MI.
Dr. French has served as part of the United Community Ministerial Alliance, a board member of the Woman’s Co-op, and currently serves on the Clifton V. Bullock Scholarship Committee in Battle Creek.
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Sheriff Steven Hinkley
Director
Board Member since June 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2025
Committee(s): Audit & Finance
Sheriff Steven Hinkley has been with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years. He has worked in various positions within patrol, corrections, court transport security, the detective bureau, and supervision. Before being appointed to Sheriff in March 2020, and elected January 1, 2021, he was a detective/sergeant and oversaw multiple Sheriff’s Office units, including the major crimes task force. Sheriff Hinkley was an adjunct instructor for 25 years at KCC and taught at KVCC Police Academy. He attended Michigan State University, the University of North Florida Police Technology & Management, Northwestern Center for Public Safety, Jackson Community College, and Lansing Community College. Sheriff Hinkley and his wife, Kimberly, have three children and nine grandchildren.
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Christina Ramos
Director
Board Member since July 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2026
Committee(s): Corporate Compliance
Christina Ramos is a KNA Lead -Facility & Utility Systems for the Kellogg Company where she has been employed since 2010. Ms. Ramos’ community experience, insight, and desire to improve the community where she lives drew her to want to be more involved and join the Summit Pointe Board. Ms. Ramos also volunteers with Meals on Wheels and the United Way. She has a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Michigan State University.
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Sherii Sherban
Director
Board Member since April 2019
Term expires: March 31, 2025
Committee(s): Finance & Audit
Sherii Sherban’s occupation is in publishing with employment at WW Thayne Advertising Consultants. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University. She has chaired and participated in several community and civic board activities including Miles for Memories, Olivet College Adjunct Faculty, Michigan Dementia Coalition, Area Agency on Aging, Community Corrections, North Pointe Woods, Creating Avenues for Recovery & Support, and American Red Cross.
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Stephanie Swanson-Chang
Director
Board Member since October 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2025
Committee(s): Human Resources
Stephanie Swanson-Chang is a Registered Nurse in Critical Care and Emergency at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spring Arbor University and holds a Master of Fine Arts – Non-fiction Writing from Solstice at Lasall University. She also serves as Vice Chair on the Board of The Haven. Stephanie has two adult daughters and is also a bereaved mother. She enjoys time with four grandchildren.
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Dr. Paul Watson II
Director
Board Member since April 2023
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Committee(s): Corporate Compliance
Dr. Paul Watson II is the seventh President of Kellogg Community College and has 20 years of educational experience at the secondary and post-secondary levels, plus ten years of experience as an administrative leader in higher education and received his doctorate in educational leadership and management from Drexel University. Dr. Watson serves as Vice President of the Council of Accreditation for Two-Year Colleges, on the Executive Board of Voces and other community task forces and committees. Dr. Watson is a certified Labor Relations Leader and has earned a certificate in Organizational Inclusion & Diversity. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children.