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, Chairperson

Member at large, elected by BATA Board

Term: Expires 12/31/2026

Joe Underwood, Vice Chair

Representing Grand Traverse County

Term: Expires 12/31/2025

Lance Boehmer, Secretary

Representing Grand Traverse County

Term: Expires 12/31/2028
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

 

 

Gwenne Allgaier 

Representing Leelanau County 

County Commissioner

Term: Expires 12/31/2026
 

Sarah Bye

Representing Grand Traverse County 

Term: Expires 12/31/2026

Updated: 10.07.25