The trustees that govern Mackinac Associates serve three-year terms, with the executive positions—president, vice president and secretary/treasurer—elected to one-year terms in their offices. The board of trustees for 2012 includes:
Mark Mercer, President
Pete Pellerito, Vice President
Katie Darrow, Secretary/Treasurer
Jack Barnwell
Mary Jane Barnwell
Wendy Caulkins
Kelly Cooper
Wesley Maurer
Anne Parrish
Kathy Petersen
Lin Sheppard