Staff
Our staff are proud to pursue the Friendship Centers mission:
“…to ensure that all senior citizens have the opportunities, information, and services necessary to live healthy, safe and active lives in dignity.”
Day-to-day operations are overseen by the executive director including facilities, finances and personnel. Additionally the executive director is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing programs and services based on the organization’s purpose and goals.
Please contact us if we can assist you!
Name | Position | Phone: (231) 347-3211 Extension |
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Denneen Smith |
Executive Director |
ext. 12 |
Todd Ortlieb |
Chief Financial Officer |
ext. 23 | |
Deborah Francis |
Human Resource Director |
ext. 14 | |
Lynn Gentner |
Enrichment Director |
ext. 19 | |
Cindy Helton |
Food Service Director |
ext. 18 | |
Chris Scott |
Health Services Director |
ext. 26 | |
Karolyn Peebles |
In-Home Services Director |
ext. 16 | |
Denise Bonter |
In-Home Services Scheduler |
ext. 21 | |
Char Delis |
Marketing & Development Director |
ext. 24 | |
Maartje Nolan |
RSVP Project Director |
ext. 29 | |
Kate Smith |
Social Worker |
ext. 22 | |
Lisa Hoig |
Transportation and Meals on Wheels Director |
ext. 25 | |
Merri Worthington |
Huber Center Coordinator |
(231) 529-8803 |
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Merri Worthington |
Pellston Center Coordinator |
(231) 539-8201 |
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Friendship Centers of Emmet County has three locations in Emmet County – Petoskey, Brutus, and Pellston – where various events are held daily.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Petoskey Center
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347-3211 Fax: (231) 347-3795

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Huber Senior Center/Brutus
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm 6436 E. Brutus Road, Brutus, MI (231) 529-8803

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Pellston Center
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm 6274 W. Edgar, Pellston, MI (231) 539-8201