Meet Our Team
Dedicated to our district, inspired by our community.
The Frankfort DDA is a team of local leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates united by the success of our downtown. We take pride in our role as the engine behind the district’s growth, focusing on the infrastructure, resources, and community spirit that keep Frankfort moving forward.
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Josh Mills | Executive Director
City Superintendent, City of Frankfort
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Rick Schmitt | Chair
Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Stormcloud Brewing Company
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Steve Campbell | Vice Chair
Owner & General Manager, Harbor Lights Resort & The Hotel Frankfort
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Karen Leinaar | Secretary
Downtown Frankfort Resident & Retired School Administrator
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JoAnn Holwerda | Treasurer
Mayor, City of Frankfort
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Brenna Nugent | Manager
Executive Director, Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce
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Dan Barcheski | Member
Chair, Benzie County Economic Development
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Ed Carrella | Member
Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Vita Bella Italian Kitchen, Dinghy’s Restaurant & Bar, and Slurping Bear
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Nick Crawford | Member
Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Birch & Maple, Dos Arboles, and The Mayfair Burger Bar
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Steve Huffstutler | Member
Representative, City of Frankfort Planning Commission
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Elaine Newbold | Member
Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Crystal Lake Adventure Sports
