The BATA Board of Directors is comprised of elected and volunteer representatives from Leelanau & Grand Traverse counties.
 

If you'd like to contact BATA's Board of Directors, please e-mail: bataboard@bata.net.
 

Wayne Schmidt, Chair

Member At-Large, Appointed by BATA Board

Term: Expires 12/31/2027

Lance Boehmer, Vice Chair

Representing Grand Traverse County

Term: Expires 12/31/2027

Gwenne Allgaier, Secretary

Representing Leelanau County 

County Commissioner

Term: Expires 12/31/2026

Sarah Bye

Representing Grand Traverse County 

Term: Expires 12/31/2026
John Sommavilla Headshot

John Sommavilla

Representing Leelanau County

Term: Expires 12/31/2026

 

Fern Spence

Representing Grand Traverse County

County Commissioner

Term: Expires 12/31/2026

 

Janice Wyant

Representing Grand Traverse County 

Term: Expires 12/31/2028

Updated: 06.12.26