Opening the doors to the Grand Traverse Region to new ideas, new people, and new growth opportunities.
Are you considering a move to the Traverse City area but haven’t quite made up your mind? Maybe you’ve recently moved here and you want to get plugged into a network and the community? Northern Navigators are here to help. Acting as ‘regional ambassadors’, our Northern Navigators are people who already live here, who have chosen to live here, and who can help you as a newcomer feel welcomed and connected, all while offering knowledge of the regional lifestyle, recreation, schools, healthcare, real estate, and industry and career opportunities.
Connecting with a Northern Navigator is simple – just browse their profiles below and schedule a time to chat with them*. Easy. Now go get connected!
Max Anderson
Commercial Lender at Honor Bank
Ask Max about volunteer opportunities
Jillian Manning
Executive Director at National Writers Series
Ask Jillian about arts & culture in Traverse City
David Mengebier
President and CEO at Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Ask David about traverse city's community
Steve Peacock
CPA/Partner at Rehmann
Ask Steve about career opportunities and job-hunting
Attia Qureshi
Leadership Consultant at Attia Qureshi Consulting
Ask Attia about owning a business in Traverse City
Jennifer Szunko
Executive Director at TCNewTech
Ask Jennifer about resources for entrepreneurs
Brittany Vanderbeek
Manager of Impact at Hagerty
Ask Brittany about getting involved in the community
Nick Viox
Producing Director at Parallel 45 Theatre Co.
Ask Nick about Arts, Culture, & UpNorth Pride
Roger Amundsen
Freelance Artist
Ask Roger about Recreation & Getting Outside
Karin Chung
Recruiter & Intern Coordinator at Hagerty
Ask Karin about Schools & Careers
Taylor Comiskey
Sales at Bill Marsh Automotive
Ask Taylor about UpNorth Pride
Pam DeMerle
Chief of Staff at RE/MAX Bayshore
Ask Pam about Childcare & Daycare Options
Sarah Diaz Pennell
Senior Business Development at Amazon
Ask Sarah about Working Remotely from Traverse City
Craig Hadley
Executive Director at Dennos Museum
Ask Craig about Arts & Culture in Traverse City
Laura Matchett
Director of Extended Educational Services at NMC
Ask Laura about Health & Wellness Services
Kate Redman
Cooperative Project Director at Commongrounds
Ask Kate about Office Space & Co-Working
Madeline Saucedo
Assistant to the President at Interlochen Center for the Arts
Ask Maddie about Community & Networks
Mi Stanley
Communications & Special Projects Manager at Traverse Health Clinic
Ask Mi about Community & Volunteer Opportunities
Meg Zammit
Realtor at Century 21 Northland
Ask Meg about Where to Live & Real Estate
