Board of Directors
The CATA Board of Directors establishes policy and sets the direction for CATA operations.
About the Board
The Board consists of representatives from member jurisdictions that provide funding for CATA operations — including the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing, Townships of Delhi, Lansing and Meridian, and voting representatives from Ingham County and Michigan State University.
Nathan Triplett - Chairperson
City of Lansing
Shanna Draheim - Vice Chairperson
City of East Lansing
Phil Deschaine - Secretary / Treasurer
Meridian Township
Kellie Blackwell
Delhi Township
Jack Schmitt
City of East Lansing
Mark Grebner
Ingham County
Eric Tans
City of Lansing
Derek Melot
City of Lansing
Ed Rodgers
Lansing Township
Chelsea Dowler
City of Lansing
Steve Vagnozzi
Meridian Township
John Prush
Michigan State University
Upcoming Meetings
Get details on upcoming Board of Directors Meetings.
Observing a Board Meeting Online
For those unable to attend in person or who prefer a remote option, members of the public can observe the meeting virtually via video or audio conferencing. Public comment not available.
Closed captioning is available for all virtual meetings. The meeting link will be posted by 12 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting in the corresponding calendar event located above.
Observers may use any device that supports the video-conferencing app or, when prompted after clicking the link, choose to join the meeting through a default browser, if applicable. Those who choose to access the meeting through the video-conferencing app may be prompted to download the app to observe. Members of the public choosing to observe the meeting electronically will be muted for the entirety of the meeting but will be able to view and hear all Board conversations.
Providing Public Comment
To provide public comment during a Board meeting, members of the public must attend the meeting in person.
Individuals with a qualifying disability may request reasonable accommodation, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide public comment in writing prior to a scheduled Board meeting. Here's how:
- Be sure to include with your request for reasonable accommodation your public comment.
- All requests for reasonable accommodation must be received by 4 p.m. the day of the Board meeting.
- If the Board approves your request for reasonable accommodation, your public comment will be read during the public comment portion of the meeting.
- Submit your request for reasonable accommodation in writing through the Reasonable Accommodation form.
Meeting Information
- Meeting Schedule: CATA Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. View the complete list of Fiscal Year 2026 meetings for exact dates.
- Location: Lansing Center Governor's Room, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 (unless otherwise noted).
- Transportation: Route 1 offers direct and frequent service to the Lansing Center.
Board Information
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Board Packets
Board packets are published by noon on the Monday preceding a scheduled board meeting. Board packets are subject to change without prior notice.
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Proposed Board Agendas
The proposed board agendas will be published by noon on the Monday preceding a scheduled board meeting. The proposed agendas are subject to change without notice.
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Board Meeting Minutes
Board meeting minutes approved at the next meeting and published by noon the following day.
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Video Recordings
Recordings of CATA Board Meetings are published on YouTube following each meeting with timestamped agendas.
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
Contact the Board Form
To ensure timely delivery, correspondence to CATA's Board of Directors must be submitted by the Thursday preceding a scheduled Board meeting, using the form below.