Board of Education

President - Allison Minowa

Allison Minowa, Board of Education Allison Minowa is serving as President of the Board and was elected in November 2014. Allison holds a B.A. Degree in Health Science with a focus in Exercise Science from Oakland University. She is a Performance Manager at EXOS in a corporate fitness center downtown.

Allison is a 1996 graduate of LHS. Her oldest just graduated from Lamphere and she currently has two children enrolled in the Lamphere District. She volunteers as often as she can and takes photos of the sporting events at Lamphere High School and John Page Middle School and uploads them to the Facebook pages for families to have.

This year, Allison will serve on the Board's Building, Finance and Policy Committees. In addition, she will serve as the Board's alternate representative on the Superintendent's Evaluation, OCSBA Legislative, Curriculum Committees and the Michigan Association of School Boards Committees.

email: [email protected]

Vice President - Robert T. Borngesser

Rob 2018 2 Rob Borngesser was appointed in 2000 and is currently serving as Board Vice President. Rob has been a resident of Madison Heights for over 50 years and owns his own company, Youngs Window Cleaning. His wife, Louise, is an MSN, RN Nurse Educator.

He and his wife, as well as their three daughters, are all Lamphere graduates! All three children also graduated from Wayne State and his grandson currently attends Page Middle School.

Rob will serve on the Board's Superintendent's Evaluation, Finance and Parks & Recreation Committees and as an alternate on the Michigan Association of School Boards Committee.

Email: [email protected]

Secretary - Dedra LeSage

Dedra LeSage is serving as Secretary of the Board and was appointed to the Board on December 13, 2022 to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Junkin's resignation. She holds a BS degree in Communication from Ohio University and is currently an accounting administrator at Woodberry Wine in Troy.

Dedra and her husband, Michael, have lived in Madison Heights for 15 years. Their daughter, Meredith, is a student at Page Middle School. She is an active member of the Madison Heights Women's Club.

This year, Dedra will serve on the Board's Curriculum, Building, Policy Review, City/School Liaison and Youth Assistance Committees.

email: [email protected]

Treasurer - Ryan McCann

Ryan 2022 Ryan McCann is serving as the Treasurer of the Board and was elected in November 2016. He has worked in various capacities in the software development field for 20 years and currently works for Quicken Loans.

Ryan and his wife, Rebekka, have lived in Madison Heights for 18 years and they have two children - their daughter attends Lessenger Elementary School and their son attends Page Middle School. He is one of the co-founders of, and very active in, the Madison Heights Men's Club.

This year, Ryan will serve as a representative on the Curriculum, Finance, Policy Review and MASB Technology Coordinator Committees and as an alternate on the Hall of Fame and Parks & Rec Committees.

email: [email protected]

Trustee - Anthony P. Austin

Tony 2022 Anthony Austin was elected to serve on the board in November 2016 and is serving as Board Trustee. Anthony holds a B.S. degree in Information Systems from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He is a former U.S. Army Company Commander holding the rank of Captain. He is a graduate of the Army Communications Officer Basic and Advanced courses as well as the Combined Arm Services and Staff School. He holds a certification diploma in Digital Media from Specs Howard School of Media Arts and is the President of 1 Vision Media Group.

His wife, Colleen, and family have lived in Madison Heights for 25 years. Colleen holds a Masters degree in Administration from Central Michigan University and a BS degree in Communications from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Their two children are both Lamphere graduates. Son, Jared holds a Masters degree in Business Administration and a BS degree in Broadcasting from Grand Valley State University. Daughter, Chelsea received her BA from Michigan State University and went on to Michigan State Law School.

This year, Anthony will serve as a representative on the City/School Liaison, MASB Legislative Relations, MASB Delegate, and OCSBA Legislative Relations Committees. He will also serve as the board's designate to Oakland Schools and will serve as an alternate to the Building, Finance, Policy Review and Youth Assistance Committees. In 2023, Anthony was also elected to the Board of Directors for Oakland County School Board Association for a 3-year term.

email: [email protected]

Trustee - Paul Cavanaugh

Paul 2 2022 Paul Cavanaugh was elected to serve on the Board in May 2008 and is serving as Board Trustee. He has been a resident of Madison Heights for 36 years and retired from Verizon Wireless as a Design and Construction Manager. Prior to joining Verizon Wireless, he taught 5th and 6th grades in Minnesota and Adult Education and Alternative High School in Madison Heights. Paul also worked with the State Ward Diversion Program working with adjudicated youth in Wayne County.

Paul and his wife, Julie, have five children - all are Lamphere grads - and seven grandchildren. Julie retired from Lamphere after serving for 28 years as a Paraprofessional.

Paul will serve on the Building, Curriculum and Superintendent's Evaluation Committees. He will also serve as an alternate on the Finance and City/School Liaison Committees.

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Trustee - Emily Swan

Emily Swan is serving as a Trustee of the Board and was appointed to the Board on December 12, 2023 to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Mier’s resignation. She holds a BS degree in Biology from the University of Michigan and a MS degree in Genetic Counseling from Wayne State University. She is a licensed and certified genetic counselor.

Emily and her husband, Bill, have lived in Madison Heights for 17 years. They have two children enrolled in the Lamphere District.

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