Member Engagement
We're Here for You
Merit’s Member Engagement Managers, lovingly referred to as the “MEM’s” within our organization, serve as the primary liaison for Merit Member organizations.
Their mission is to help Merit Members reach their strategic objectives by effectively extending the resources of their own organizations.
The team is dedicated to ensuring Member success by offering exceptional service support and collaborating with Merit Operations and leadership to prioritize the Member experience and the value Merit delivers to its Members. The Member Engagement team prioritizes your organization, guaranteeing that Merit provides value and ensures a positive Member experience at every interaction.
OUR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS:
- Live in the community
- Are the first point of contact for our Members
- Act as Member liaisons and advocates
- Can provide a contact list for escalation within Merit management
Click the image below to open a PDF with complete details.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS:
ROB MCSWAIN
Phone: 989.419.6577
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORT: Angela May-Freeman, Team Lead
Phone: 734.527.5755
Email: [email protected]
John Van Boemel
Phone: 906.420.3868
Email: [email protected]
COUNTIES SERVED
UPPER PENINSULA
- Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft
MID-CENTRAL MICHIGAN
- Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Osceola, Roscommon
ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
- Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University
SUPPORT: Angela May-Freeman, Team Lead
Phone: 734.527.5760
Email: [email protected]
New engagement manager coming soon!
For current coverage, please connect with the following representative:
ROB MCSWAIN
Phone: 989.419.6577
Email: [email protected]
COUNTIES SERVED
- Alpena, Alcona, Antrim, Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Midland, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle
SUPPORT: KAREN MICHON
Phone: 734.527.5755
Email: [email protected]
JOHN WINFREY
Phone: 616.743.7991
Email: [email protected]
COUNTIES SERVED
- Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Wexford
ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
- Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Western Michigan University
SUPPORT: Ma’Kalah Carcamo
Phone: 734.352.0445
Email: [email protected]
STEVE HEILNER
Phone: 734.623.0812
Email: [email protected]
COUNTIES SERVED
- Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Livingston, Shiawassee, Wayne
SUPPORT: Ma’Kalah Carcamo
Phone: 734.352.0445
Email: [email protected]
WILL LUCHIN
Phone: 734.527.5758
Email: [email protected]
COUNTIES SERVED
- Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw
SUPPORT: KAREN MICHON
Phone: 734.527.5755
Email: [email protected]
KENNETH TRUMBULL
Phone: 734.527.5739
Email: [email protected]
COUNTIES SERVED
- Lenawee, Monroe
ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
- National Members
- Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, Wayne State University
SUPPORT: Angela May-Freeman, Team Lead
Phone: 734.527.5760
Email: [email protected]
Support: AMBER WATTS
Phone: 734.527.5787
Email: [email protected]
Randy Schapel
Phone: 734.476.3969
Email: [email protected]
ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
- Michigan State University, University of Michigan
SUPPORT: Angela May-Freeman, Team Lead
Phone: 734.527.5760
Email: [email protected]
Support: AMBER WATTS
Phone: 734.527.5787
Email: [email protected]


