The Isle Royale Families and Friends Association’s mission is, “To continue the over 100-year presence of family heritage, culture and rich human tradition on Isle Royale; to assure the preservation of historic family dwellings; to enhance the experience of NPS staff and Park visitors by serving as authentic links to Isle Royale’s rich human history.”

Our Board of Directors is made up of individuals with rich family ties to Isle Royale:

Carla Anderson – President; Johnson Island

Stuart Sivertson – Vice President; Washington Harbor

Ellie Connolly – Treasurer; Cliff Crest in Tobin’s Harbor

Missy McDonald – Secretary; Edwards Island

Chris Gale – Member at Large; Gale Island in Tobin’s Harbor

Nancy Ousley – Member at Large; Johnson Island

John Snell – Member at Large; Snell Camp in Tobin’s Harbor

Pat Johns – Member at Large; Johns Island in Washington Harbor

Sean Johns – Member at Large; Johns Island in Washington Harbor

Spencer Gale – Member at Large; Gale Island in Tobin’s Harbor

Crystal Schaldenbrand – Member at Large; Snell Camp in Tobin’s Harbor

Carolyn Merritt Klein – Member at Large; Merritt Island (Glen’s Island) in Tobin’s Harbor 

James Nelson – Member at Large; Cliff Crest in Tobin’s Harbor