Meet our team and welcome to The Pool

Meet Our Executive Committee

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  Julie Davis

  Past Chair

  Julie is the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations at Forest Hills Public Schools, and past Chair of The Pool. She is passionate about providing her employees quality insurance at an affordable price, and appreciates that her employees are provided with support and guidance through The Pool. Julie loves nature and enjoys watching the owls visit the owl box in her yard.

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  Dennis Furton

  Chair

  Serving as The Pool's Chair, Dennis is the Superintendent at Spring Lake Public Schools. In his experience with The Pool, Dennis shares that "there aren't many instances when I've been able to say, 'this is the BEST option for my employees, hands down' but The Pool is all that." Dennis is a self-described "deadhead" having seen the Grateful Dead in seven states after attending his first concert in 1985.

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  Abby Lloyd

  Secretary

  Abby Lloyd, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at Allegan Area ESA, serves as the Pool’s secretary and prior to, served on the Member Experience Committee for several years. What Abby appreciates most about the Pool is that “it provides staff multiple plan options to meet their individual needs while at the same time having second to none customer service”. When not being an Uber driver for her kids to athletic activities, she enjoys hiking with her family and has loved spending time exploring Isle Royale, Grand Teton, and Glacier National Parks.

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  Chris LaHaie

  Treasurer

  Chris serves as The Pool's Treasurer and is the Associate Superintendent of Finance & Operations at West Ottawa Public Schools. He's passionate about providing employees high-quality insurance options at a cost that isn't financially detrimental, and appreciates the education opportunities The Pool provides its members. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three daughters, taking in sporting events and concerts, and even some light mechanic work on the side.

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  Susan Tinney

  Value Committee Chair

  Susan, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Ingham Intermediate School District, chairs The Pool’s Value Committee. Faced with skyrocketing premiums, Ingham ISD’s Healthcare Cost Containment Committee was looking for other insurance options and were very pleased when The Pool expanded to their area of the state. Since 2016, The Pool has provided their staff with great options and many value adds that weren’t available to them in the past. Outside of work, Susan enjoys spending time with family, including her two adult daughters and her two Daisy Dogs.

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  Kristi Dawley

  Member Experience Committee Chair

  Kristi is the Executive Director of Human Resources at Lansing Community College and the Pool’s Member Experience Committee Chair (MEC). Prior to her role as the MEC chair, Kristi served on the Pool’s BRAVE committee. What she appreciates most about The Pool is the value and stability it brings to the employees of Lansing Community College, as well as the excellent customer service provided. When she’s not attending one of the various sports her three boys participate in, she enjoys camping and relaxing with her family and two crazy dogs.

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  Tim Klunder

  Vice Chair

  Tim is the City Manager at the City of Zeeland, and currently serving as the Interim Chair of the B.R.A.V.E Committee. When the City joined as The Pool's first municipal member in 2012, they were looking for the best plans and the best price. They found what they were looking for in The Pool. Tim loves that his employees receive "white glove" service and that their organization has a voice in The Pool's decisions. An avid golfer, Tim is proud of his Hole-in-One that won him a car!