Lake Superior Community Partnership plans CEO transition

What’s happening: Lake Superior Community Partnership has announced a planned leadership transition in the wake of CEO Christopher Germain’s intentions to “step away from the role in to 2026 to meet evolving family needs,” the organization said in a news release. The transition is being approached “deliberately and in close partnership with the LSCP Board of Directors to ensure continuity, stability, and continued progress for the organization and the community it serve,” the organization said.

About Germain: Germain has served as CEO at LSCP since August 2022. He previously served as a senior planner for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Under Germain’s leadership at the LSCP, the organization “has strengthened its role as a comprehensive economic development organization and advanced major initiatives focused on housing, small business support, air service, childcare, healthcare and other critical issues impacting the region’s long-term vitality,” the organization said. Germain will remain in his role throughout the search and transition process.

What they’re saying: “This is a planned and well-managed transition,” said Scott Knaffla, who is chair of the partnership’s board of directors. “Christopher’s advance notice and commitment to remain through the process puts the LSCP in a position of strength. Our organization is stable, our team is strong, and our strategic direction is clear. We are confident in our ability to continue delivering results for our members and the broader Marquette County community.”

What’s next: The LSCP board has initiated a formal search for the next CEO, with a focus on identifying a leader who can build on the organization’s strong foundation and momentum. The LSCP will provide updates as they become available.