Germain Named Lake Superior Community Partnership CEO
The Lake Superior Community Partnership Board of Directors named Christopher Germain as the CEO of the economic development organization, starting in early June. Germain is currently a senior Redevelopment Ready Communities planner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
In his current role, he works with communities to align their vision and plans with streamlined development processes and practices to create an increased quality of life to grow and attract more investment. During his time with the RRC program, Germain has helped grow the program from 47 to more than 300 communities statewide.
Germain received his bachelor’s degree in public administration from Northern Michigan University and his master’s in city and regional planning from Ohio State University. He is accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners and as an Economic Development Finance Professional.
Former LSCP CEO Sarah Lucas left the position when appointed to lead the State of Michigan’s newly established Office of Rural Development.