P. O. Box 2307, Bay City, Michigan 48707   (989) 667-2910

 SOS's Officers and Board Members


Ernie Krygier President 785 Bay Road Bay City 989 684-2830
Sue Adams Vice President 705 Bay Rd Bay City 989 414-3196
Chuck Groya Treasurer 745 Bay Road Bay City 989 860 8329
Frank Whalen Secretary 293 Donahue Bch Bay City 989 686-2176
Betty Pattullo Director 2777 Tomlinson Rd. Caro 989 672 2626
Bern Uhlmann Director 251 Donahue Beach Bay City 989-684-7145
David Almeter Director 3804 Lee Point Rd. Suttons Bay 231 271-6554
George Sarris Director 2305 N US Hwy 31 N Traverse City 231 938-9741
Ron Graham Director 789 Bay Rd Bay City 989 414-6426
Christopher Pinter Director 1017 Brissette Beach Rd Kawkawlin 989 684-9542
Robert W. Foster Director 3685 So Bay Ridge Ln Suttons Bay 231 271-6257

 

BIOGRAPHY  OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS


Sue Adams
Vice President

Sue Adams -Vice President

Sue is an Independent Associate with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., a 36 yr. NYSE company based out of Ada, Oklahoma offering a Life Events Legal Plan & Identity Theft Shield to individuals & employees.

Sue is a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) through the Institute of Fraud Risk Management. Her main focus is working with business owners and employees educating them about the Five Common Types of Identity Theft as well as their potential liability and reasonable steps they can take to protect customers and employees Non-Public Information (NPI).

Sue currently serves as VP of Membership for the Bay City Toastmaster Club 9657 and is a member of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Women In Leadership Mid-Michigan, and National Association of Career Women (NACW) Saginaw Chapter.

Sue and her husband John reside on Aplin Beach.


Chuck Groya - Treasurer

Chuck and his wife Maureen are lifelong residents of the Bay City area.  Chuck attended St. James School and has two grown children, Keith and Kelly.  Chuck also worked 32 years at General Motors and is a member of UAW Local 362.  Chuck completed the UAW/GM Internal Consultant Curriculum.  Chuck is currently retired from GM but does home repair for friends and relatives.  Chuck spent 2 years in the US Army in field artillery with service in Viet Nam in 1970 and was awarded the bronze star for meritorious achievement.  Chuck has been involved in his community for several years and was selected as Essexville Citizen of Year.  Chuck enjoys fishing, visiting the UP, golf, woodworking and time with his family.


Francis W. Whalen - Secretary

Frank is a lifelong resident of Bay City.  He and his wife, Joanne, first bought a cottage on  Donahue Beach in 1980, tore that down in 1994, and built a home.  He and Joanne are the parents of two adult sons.  Frank graduated from Handy High School, attended Delta College, and graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree.  Frank is a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam in April 1968 to April 1969.  He spent that time doing infantry type duties such as, walking point, squad leader, ambushes, and lastly, RTO for the company commander.  He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB)  and was twice awarded the Bronze Star with V device for heroism in ground combat.  In 1979, Frank and Joanne bought the franchise for the Seven Eleven store being built on Wilder Road and that is where he spends all his time.  He was awarded the Seven Eleven President's award in 2000.  Frank is a member of the Bay City Lions Club and a number of Veteran organizations.  He enjoys boating, golf, and racquetball.


Betty B. Pattullo - Director

     Born and raised in Sanilac County.    Attended Central Michigan University for three years and graduated from Michigan State University  with a BA degree.  Betty is married to George Pattullo and has two sons and a daughter and 7 grandchildren.    After teaching school at Almont, Michigan, and ten years in Caro, Michigan went on to build , own,  and operate    Pattullo and Sons Sports Inc. in Caro, Mi.   After a three year fight with Cancer,   .  Betty went on to work for Michigan State University as an Extension Educator in Tuscola County serving as  Home Economist,  Coordinator for the displaced Farmers Program,  Developed the Recycling program,  Co-creator of Tuscola 2001 Inc,  was instrumental in saving the Octagon Barn.,   appointed  as Director of the Tuscola County Planning Commission and assisted County Planning Commission with the  completion of the Tuscola County General Development Plan.    Betty served on the Tuscola County Economic Development Corp, for over 14 years and was Chairperson for two years.  Past President of Caro Rotary and a member for over 16 years,  Pattullos have owned a home on Sand Point, Caseville Mi. for over 30  years.


George Sarris - Director

George Sarris has been a long time resident of Traverse City and has owned and developed several hotels on Grand Traverse Bay since 1968.  He has owned and managed the North Shore Inn Condominium Hotel on East Bay since 1990.  He graduated from Northwestern Michigan College, and received a BA, MA and PhD (in Higher Education Administration) from the University of Michigan.  George was employed for several years as a college and university administrator, including positions at Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan, before moving back to Traverse City.  George and his wife, Dianne, are both active managing the North Shore Inn, and are also avid boaters in Lake Michigan and in the Boca Grande area in Florida.  As beachfront owners of both their business and home, they have attempted to conscientiously balance their strong beliefs of private property and riparian ownership rights with their respect for protection of the environment.  As they have gradually seen their property rights diminished and their ability to keep their traditional beaches clean and attractive, they view SOS as the single most effective organization to regain and protect these rights.


Christopher Pinter - Director

Chris was born and raised in Flint, MI. He graduated from Flint Central High School in 1984. Chris completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in social work at the University of Michigan in 1991. He has worked with persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities for the last 20 years and is the director of managed care services for Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health in Bay City MI. Chris and his wife Janis moved to Bay City in 1995 and live on Brissette Beach.