MEET OUR STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tricia's Bio
Tricia Meyer is currently serving as the Interim Executive Director for the Board. In 2016 she served as Interim Director as well and has been involved with the Three Rivers DDA/Main Street program in various ways serving as former Board Chair and very active in promoting downtown. She and her family have restored and renovated several buildings on the block and currently is a resident of downtown as well. She has three active sons and enjoys being a part of the community and always striving to make Three Rivers reach its fullest potential.
Andrew's Bio
Andrew has been on the Board since October 0f 2017. He has a background in political campaign work. Currently he works full time at Hardings Supermarket in Three Rivers and has embraced taking leadership of our business recruitment initiatives. He currently serves as our Board Chair effective October of 2018. Andrew is a downtown resident and in his spare time enjoys playing music and dedicates much of his town to political activism.
Mike's Bio
Mike Hogoboom has been on the Board since January of 2019. Mike works at Armstrong International in the Assembly Division of the steam and condensate group. He enjoys vintage mopeds, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his two dogs.
Tim's Bio
Tim has been a Board member since November 2016. He and his wife Rachel have three young kids and have lived downtown since 2013. Tim has lived in Three Rivers since 2003, moving here just after starting to serve this City as a minister in late 2002. The ministry has gone under some big changes but the focus and priority still remains to help revitalize the City’s downtown. In addition to renovating a building downtown he and his wife also plan to open Speaking Stone Cafe.
Sherri's Bio
Sherri Rivers joined our board in March 2018 and immediately became its Secretary. She has been involved in our communications, promotions, and events planning work since early 2017, when she and her husband John began building a new business on our Main Street. That business, Venue 45, will be an event venue and pop-up restaurant space. This innovative business model promises to be a test-bed for dining ideas and cuisines here by bringing in well-trained chefs of different types on a regular basis. Sherri and John are both Three Rivers natives.
John's Bio
John “Charlie” Wolgamood has been on the board since 2017. Charlie is a resident of Three Rivers, is employed at Twin County Probation Center, and is an owner of a building downtown. Educationally, he is a graduate of Three Rivers schools, has a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Michigan State University, and is working on a Masters degree in education (behavior disorders) from Walden University. Charlie has four grown children and one grown cat. He enjoys kayaking, fishing, gardening, and live music.
Colin's Bio
Colin has been on the Board since October of 2018. He and his family own and operate the historic Riviera Theatre and he is also a downtown resident. He is a graphic designer and a member of the Artists Guild.
In his spare time he enjoys traveling, photography, cooking and the great outdoors.
Lolita's Bio
Lolita joined the Board in November of 2019 and has been a longstanding resident of Three Rivers. She is very active with her church, Ambassadors for Christ which has been located in Downtown Three Rivers. She grew up in Three Rivers and graduated from Three Rivers High School. She is happy to be a part of the Board and excited to bring diversity and a new set of eyes and ears and a heart for the Community. She is also very passionate about the youth and will work hard to continue to serve the youth wherever the need may be.
Joe's Bio
Joe Bippus has been on the board since 2000. He is employed by the City of Three Rivers as its manager. He has a Bachelors of Criminal Justice degree from Ferris State University and a Masters in Administration from Eastern Michigan University. He is married to Cheryl and they have three great kids. In his spare time Joe likes to engage in outdoor activities including mountain biking.
Janna's Bio
Janna joined the Board in July 2019 and has been a resident of the Three Rivers area since 2010. Janna earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Central Michigan University where she majored in broadcasting and minored in both theatre and advertising. In addition to her role as DDA board member, she is an active member of Three Rivers Community Players, a volunteer for Saint Joseph County Animal Control and a member of Saint Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund (ARF). Her hobbies include crafting, costume design, event planning and traveling with her husband Jeff in their RV.