About Your
MECA Board
Members.

Chad Sides

Chairman

Kevin Johnson

Co-Chairman

Tony Fox

Secretary

Scott Connell

Treasurer

Joe Ferguson

Board Member

Jim Ormsbee

Board Member

Jake Ormsbee

Board Member

Neal Gray

Board Member

Tristan Cole

Board Member

Michael Pedigo

Board Member

Why we are passionate about supporting our Michigan elk herd.

Chad Sides
Founding Board Member
Chairmen

2022

Growing up in Michigan’s elk home range my entire life I have seen many changes with the herd. I believe it’s our responsibility to protect, maintain and enhance the habitat of northern Michigan.

Vision for Future: I want to help educate those who may want to learn more about our crown jewel. I hope to help build the organization to something that will be sustainable for many generations to come.

Tony Fox
Founding Board Member
2022

As a forester, I know that managing our timber is best way to ensure the long-term health of our natural resources and rural communities. As a hunter, I know that the only way to create the habitat our wildlife need is through forest management. As a conservationist, I am a part of this organization because I believe that those interests that benefit Michigan’s elk herd also benefit our people and our natural resources.

Vision for Future: To unite Michiganders who share these passions so we can advocate for positive change, educate those who do not understand our mission and ensure that future generations will have a healthy elk herd to enjoy.