MICAP Officers
Michael MacLaren
President
Michael MacLaren served as Executive Director of the Michigan Press Association for 26 years before retiring to care for his parents.
Tom O’Connor
Vice President
Tom joined the MICAP Board in 2024, bringing with him new ideas about growing MICAP’s outreach.
Eileen Ellis
Secretary
Eileen is a musician and volunteers with several organizations. She is retired from consulting on health care financing.
Rev. William J. Amundsen
Treasurer
Reverend William (Bill) Amundsen spent his career as a pastor with the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is now retired and enjoys staying active within his church community.
Dr. William H. Jones
Immediate Past President
Dr. Jones is State Pastor Emeritus for the Church of God in Michigan.
MICAP Board of Directors
Richard Braun
Allen Park, MI
John Lauve
Holly, MI
Vernon K. Smith, Ph.D.
Vern holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MSU and went on to have a distinguished career as the Michigan Medicaid Director. He currently works as a Senior Advisor specializing in publicly funded healthcare research.
Mike Tobias
Mike is the Coordinator for the Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (MCRUD) and has worked with Prevention Network since June 2010. In his spare time, he enjoys salmon fishing, camping, and spending time with his family.
Staff
Katie Diamond
Administrative Officer
Katie has spent most of her career in the tech world. She enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her family.