Our Board of Directors
The CATA Board of Directors establishes policy and sets the direction for CATA operations. 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 public meetings, community events, and Listening Bus sessions
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.
Closed captioning is available for all virtual meetings.The meeting link will be posted by 12 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting.
Providing Public Comment
- In-person attendance required for public comment.
- Requests for reasonable accommodation for writing comments due by 4 p.m. on meeting day.
- 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.
Transportation to Meetings
- Meeting Schedule: CATA Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.
- Location: Lansing Center Governor's Room, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.
- Transportation: Route 1 offers direct and frequent service to the Lansing Center.
- Full Schedule: View the complete list of Fiscal Year 2025 meetings for exact dates.
Board Information
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Board Packets
Published by noon on the Monday preceding a scheduled board meeting. The publication schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
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Proposed Agendas
The proposed agendas will be published by noon on the Monday preceding a scheduled board meeting. The agendas are subject to change without notice.
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Board Meeting Minutes
Approved at the next meeting and published by noon the following day.
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Video Recordings
Recordings of board meetings are published on YouTube following each meeting with timestamped agendas. Publication schedule subject to change without notice.
Our Bylaws and articles
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.