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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|---|---|---|---|
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Denneen Smith |
Executive Director |
ext. 12 denneen@emmetcoa.org |
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Todd Ortlieb |
Chief Financial Officer |
ext. 23 todd@emmetcoa.org |
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Deborah Francis |
Human Resource Director |
ext. 14 deborah@emmetcoa.org |
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Lynn Gentner |
Enrichment Director |
ext. 19 lynn@emmetcoa.org |
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Cindy Helton |
Food Service Director |
ext. 18 cindy@emmetcoa.org |
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Chris Scott |
Health Services Director |
ext. 26 chris@emmetcoa.org |
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Karolyn Peebles |
In-Home Services Director |
ext. 16 karolyn@emmetcoa.org |
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Denise Bonter |
In-Home Services Scheduler |
ext. 21 denise@emmetcoa.org |
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Char Delis |
Marketing & Development Director |
ext. 24 char@emmetcoa.org |
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Jake Rossow |
RSVP Project Director |
ext. 29 jake@emmetcoa.org |
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Lori Lind |
Social Worker |
ext. 22 lori@emmetcoa.org |
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Lisa Hoig |
Transportation and Meals on Wheels Director |
ext. 25 lisa@emmetcoa.org |
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Merri Worthington |
Huber Center Coordinator |
(231) 529-8803 |
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Merri Worthington |
Pellston Center Coordinator |
(231) 539-8201 |
We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions that you may have!
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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