Board of Directors

Chuck Wanninger, Treasurer
Chuck is a freelance writer and editor, now retired after 40 years in the newspaper business. He was publisher of the Port Huron Times Herald from 2000 to 2006 and has served on numerous non-profit boards, including United Way and the Community Foundation. He has been on the BWCIL board since 2008.

Chuck Mirisciotti, MA, CRC,LLP, LLC
Chuck has worked as a vocational rehabilitation consultant for over 30 years. In his independent practice, he has been serving people with disabilities and helping them find jobs and purposeful work activity since 1989. He is also a limited licensed psychologist with a specialty in marriage and family therapy.

Ann Chapaton
As a manager at the Department of Social Services in Lapeer County, Ann works with Medicaid and Food Assistance programs, Independent Living Services, and Adult Protective Services. Joining the Board in January 2009, she is working on BWCIL’s public image so its services and programs can be easily
recognized by the communities served.

George Duffy Jr. “Sandy”, President At Large
Sandy is one of the founding members of the BWCIL. He has served on the Board at various times
during the past 20 years. Residing in St. Clair County, he is best known as a community activist,
working for improvements in the “quality of life” for all.

Karen Massaro-Mundt, Vice President At Large
Karen works as an advocate for children with the ARC of St. Clair County. She has been a Board
member for several years and currently serves as the Chair of the Advocacy Committee. She has also been instrumental in developing BWCIL’s Team Access to address physical and programmatic barriers in the community.

Sharon Bral, Sanilac County
Sharon has a background in domestic violence and children’s services. For the past few years, she has served as the coordinator of the Sanilac County Community Collaborative and the coordinator for the Safe Children Strong Families project. Sharon is currently Chair for the Personnel Committee.

Ellen Hoover
Ellen recently returned to the board after a three-year hiatus. As a former employee of MRS in Port
Huron, she has a background in rehabilitation services, and she is currently employed by Port Huron Hospital. Ellen is the Chair of the Membership Committee.

Gary Wolshelger
Gary is the newest member of the BWCIL. A lifelong resident of Huron County, Gary will be representing people with disabilities in Huron County. His interest is in advocating for accessibility in the Thumb.