The Nation’s First Nonprofit Green Bank

Vision

We believe in an equitable transition to a carbon-free Michigan where everyone has access to the benefits of clean energy and climate-resilient solutions.

Mission

We promote accessible, equitable, and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to support healthy and thriving communities.

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Our Story

For more than a decade, Michigan Saves has been a trusted financial partner to tens of thousands of homeowners, building owners and public entities — helping them access affordable financing to make clean energy investments and building upgrades that lower utility bills and create healthier homes, thriving businesses and stronger communities.

Like the Detroit homeowner who endured frigid winters without a working boiler, relying on costly space heaters that drove up electricity bills. Thanks to alternative underwriting from Michigan Saves, she was able to secure financing for a new boiler — restoring warmth, safety and stability to her home. Or the family in Traverse City who used our Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund to safely renovate their century-old home for the health and safety of their young children. Or the homeowners in Au Gres who would have had to sell their new home due to a failing septic system if not for our Septic Replacement Loan Program providing a solution. Or the rural school district that partnered with an authorized Michigan Saves contractor to install new lighting and controls — lowering operating costs with low-cost financing so more dollars stay in the classroom where they belong. These are just a few of the stories behind our mission to make essential improvements accessible to all — especially those who’ve historically faced barriers.

And now, through our Climate Fund, we’re going even further by supporting innovative clean energy projects, investing in community resilience and catalyzing new markets to ensure no one is left behind in Michigan’s clean energy future.

By expanding access to affordable financing, building strategic partnerships and prioritizing equity at every turn, we’re working to close the investment gap. Everyone deserves safe, healthy and sustainable homes and communities.

View our five-year strategic plan.

Why Our Work Matters

A healthier, safer and more sustainable future starts at home and in our communities. From clean energy projects that lower utility bills and cut carbon emissions, to lead abatement that protects families, to septic system replacements that safeguard our water and communities — these investments aren’t luxuries; they’re necessities. Yet too many Michiganders are left without access. At Michigan Saves, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future, and we’re here to make that future possible. 

Michigan Saves Staff

Michigan Saves is staffed by Public Sector Consultants (PSC), a nonpartisan research and consulting firm. To explore career opportunities, please visit our Careers landing page.

Tina

Tina Andrews
Data and Reporting Manager
517-331-9441

Martha

Martha Campbell
Chief Program Officer
517-331-9479

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Julia Cunnien
Special Projects Manager
517-246-5375

Robert Foster

Robert K. Foster
Partnerships Manager
517-599-8095

Nishaat Killeen

Nishaat Killeen
Director of Programs
517-371-7431

Tim

Tim Mahler
Chief Financial Officer and VP of Investments
517-553-0313

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Christina Mancogna
Customer Service Representative
517-331-9468

Mac

Mac McCabe
Senior Partnerships Manager
517-371-7456

Pat

Patrick O’Boyle
Senior Director of Business Development
517-816-8335

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Todd O’Grady
Vice President of Partnerships
517-331-9491

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Lateshia Parker
Director of Marketing and Communications
517-331-9457

Todd Parker

Todd Parker
Chief Operating Officer
517-331-9464

Megan Pham

Megan Pham
Senior Marketing Coordinator
517-371-7442

Katie

Katie Rose
Director of Quality and Service
517-331-9449

Michelle

Michelle Rouse
Customer Service Representative
517-299-5280

Kelsey Smith

Kelsey Smith
Executive Administrative Manager
517-331-9445

Sally

Sally Talberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
517-371-7443

Mike

Michael Wilson
Director of Compliance
517-299-0045

Public Sector Consultants (PSC), a nonpartisan research and consulting firm, was awarded a grant in 2009 to create an innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy financing system. The team moved quickly, securing input from stakeholders and performing valuable energy and financing research to generate the structures, processes, and policies that would form Michigan Saves. In that same year, Michigan Saves was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, led by a diverse board of directors. Once established, the board engaged PSC to staff the organization, leveraging PSC’s experience, expertise, and history with Michigan Saves.

Board of Directors

Paul Schutt

Paul Schutt
President
Issue Media Group

Rose Tantraphol

Roselyn Tantraphol
Vice President
Moonsail North

David

David Wible
Treasurer
Comerica Bank

Selma

Selma Tucker
Secretary
GSO Solutions

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Karen Gould
Ex Officio
Michigan Public Service Commission

Amanda Godward

Amanda Godward
Director
Ecotelligent Homes

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Michael Larson
Director
Michigan Energy Options

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Bryan Lewis
Director
JR Lewis LLC

Jason Matley

Jason Matley
Director
TRUE Community Credit Union

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Emily McGraw
Director
Consumers Energy

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Terri Schroeder
Director
DTE Energy

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Conan Smith
Director
Michigan Environmental Council

Alina Verdiyan

Alina Verdiyan
Director
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