BOARD AND LEADERSHIP
The MiPA board of directors runs on two-year terms starting on July 1 of every odd-numbered year. Our membership approves a slate of candidates, and the board elects its officers.
2025-2027 Board of Directors
 | Michael Braun Director Orange Hat Publishing Wisconsin |
 | Jason Gillikin President Lakeshore Literary Foundation Michigan |
 | Paul Nylander Director; Past President Illustrada Design Minnesota |
 | Ronald Peterson VP & Secretary PTB Books Minnesota |
 | Amy Rath Director Unsung Voices Books Illinois |
 | Nancy Roop Director Developmental Texts Michigan |
 | Joshua Weber Treasurer Calumet Editions Minnesota |
Association Staff
Allison Hawkins
Administrator
Michigan
Recent Past Presidents
- 2023-2025 term: Ann Aubitz (resigned) and Paul Nylander (interim)
- 2021-2023 term: Nayt Rundquist
- 2019-2021 term: Suzanne Kelly
- 2017-2019 term: Pat Morris
Previous past presidents include Sherry Robert and Sybil Smith.
MiPA is grateful for the leadership and service that all of our former board members have tendered on behalf of the independent publishing community in the midwest.