In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Dawson Romanosky, a lifelong Muskegon resident and automotive professional who now manages the City of Muskegon’s fleet of over 550 vehicles and piece...

In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Deborah Santiago Sweet, Community Engagement and Communications Specialist for the City of Muskegon. Deborah shares her passion for public serv...

In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Detective Sergeant Nick Vander Molen of the Michigan State Police to explore his journey from Allendale native to leader of the Muskegon Major Case Team....

On this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews City of Muskegon Director of Development Services Jake Eckholm about how vision-driven public service is fueling local progress—linking hous...

Debbie Hillebrand, a Pennsylvania native who now runs the Lewis House Bed & Breakfast in Whitehall, shares her journey from business owner to city council member in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work. After fall...

In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Tom Lohman, the four-term mayor of Montague, Michigan, to discuss the intricacies of small-town governance. Mayor Lohman shares his journey from Clay Banks T...

In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund for a candid, in-depth conversation on local government leadership, community service, and the evolution of public...

In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Amelia Isitian, operations supervisor at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, about her journey from earning an environmental engineering deg...

In this in-depth episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, DJ Hilson interviews Amy Campanelli, Director of the Muskegon County Public Defender’s Office, who shares her powerful journey from leading reform efforts in Cook Coun...

In this heartwarming episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews longtime public servant Saquetta Chatman, whose decades of experience and unwavering dedication embody the spirit of community service. F...

In this inspiring episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, hosted by DJ Hilson, Sharonda Carson, Director of Community and Neighborhood Services for the City of Muskegon, shares her passionate journey of serving her hometown....

Discover the real stories behind Muskegon County’s first responders and law enforcement in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work. Join us as we sit down with Lieutenant Austin Aamodt of the Muskegon County Sher...

In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Rebecca St. Clair, At-Large Commissioner and Vice Mayor of the City of Muskegon, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation on the vital roles ...

Discover how Muskegon’s Parks and Recreation Department is transforming community life in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work. Host DJ Hilson interviews Kyle Karczeswkii, Muskegon’s Parks and Rec Director, who shares...

In this heartfelt episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with retiring Whitehall Police Chief Roger Squires to reflect on his remarkable 46-year law enforcement career. From his small-town Michigan ...

With over 30 years of service, Tim Kozal, Safety Director for the City of Muskegon, stands as a guardian of public well-being, bringing unmatched expertise, leadership, and integrity to every facet of community safety. A seasoned professional i...

Susan Newhof serves the City of Montague as an elected council person and is proud to tell you why. She reveals a personal satisfaction that comes from serving her city. Her respect for local involvement is inspiring. This overview of how the M...

Jim Petrie oversees the daily operations of the City of Muskegon water treatment facility to ensure the safe and efficient purification of drinking water for the community. With a strong background in environmental science and water treatment p...

Meet Mike Bauw, a dedicated Veterans Affairs Officer committed to serving those who have served our nation. With a strong background in advocacy and support services, Mike works tirelessly to ensure veterans and their families have access to th...

If it's possible to have a community award that is a person, Firefighter Pete might be one. The White Lake Fire Authority Fire Chief, Pete McCarthy, is the embodiment of relentless service with a kind heart. Firefighter Pete, as he ...

Chief Sain is a proud third generation police officer in Muskegon Heights. His community service legacy in law enforcement began after an outstanding basketball career with area schools. Chief Sain invests in his officers and community with an ...

Ensuring safe places requires the ability to enforce standards. The homes and businesses we frequent are set to standards of safety by our local municipality. And those standards, known as codes, are enforced by inspectors. Toby Fredericksen do...

Fighting fire requires tenacity and sometimes courage, and it’s a step up to instill passion in the performance of that job. Jack Wydeck brings more than 20 years of firefighting experience to bear on his new job of Fire Inspector for Muskegon ...

Safety in public places is something often taken for granted. Death and injury remind us that fire is an enemy that comes for us when we least expect it. This emergency is regularly avoided because local fire laws and the people who enforce the...

Tony Gutierrez, Muskegon County HAZMAT Chief, is a lifelong resident of Norton Shores and has earned 26 years of firefighter experience. His recent promotion to Norton Shores Fire Chief is evidence of his dedication to service. HAZMAT particiap...