Delta Township Board of Trustees

Kenneth R. Fletcher
Supervisor
email: KFletcher@deltami.gov

Kenneth R. Fletcher became Delta Township’s Supervisor in November of 2008, and recently won re-election in 2020, serving his fourth consecutive term. Supervisor Fletcher was born in Ionia, Michigan. He is a graduate of Michigan State University’s James Madison College where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Theory and International Relations. He has worked in the Michigan legislative and political arenas for nearly 30 years.

As Township Supervisor, he moderates all board meetings, calls special meetings, appoints committee members and works with the Manager’s Office in developing Township Board agendas and the Township’s Annual Budget. The Supervisor is elected every four years at the time of the Presidential Election.

Prior to moving to Delta Township in 2001, Supervisor Fletcher was elected to serve two terms on the Ionia City Council and was appointed by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners as a member of the Ingham County Parks Commission.

Supervisor Fletcher is Delta Township’s representative on the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, which he chaired in 2016.

During his time on the board, Supervisor Fletcher has supported policies to promote open and transparent government. He enacted Delta’s first Ethics Policy for all elected and appointed officials and approved a purchasing policy to require competitive bids for the purchase of goods and services.

Under his leadership, Delta Township has maintained a balanced budget and a strong AAA bond rating. The township’s unfunded retiree health care and pension liabilities have been reduced and are on schedule to become fully funded.

Bringing and keeping jobs in the region has also been a top priority for Supervisor Fletcher. During his tenure, Delta has seen over $800 million in new commercial and industrial investment in the township. He established the position of Economic Development Coordinator to focus on helping Delta Township businesses grow. He serves on the Board of Directors and Steering Committee for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

Keeping Delta a great place to live and raise a family is always a priority for Supervisor Fletcher. He enacted a “Complete Streets” ordinance to promote the building of pathways, sidewalks, and bike lanes throughout the township. He takes great pride in the East-West Non-Motorized Pathway that runs from Maycroft Road to Canal Road.

Supervisor Fletcher was instrumental in saving Grand Woods Park by purchasing it from the City of Lansing to keep the park from being closed or sold to developers. Land has also been purchased at the corner of Mount Hope and Nixon Roads for the construction of a new park to serve the residents who live on the west side of the township.

He and his wife Tammy have three beautiful children and are active members of St. Gerard Parish. They live in the Broadbent Woods neighborhood.

Mary R. Clark
Clerk
email: mclark@deltami.gov

Mary R. Clark became Delta Township’s Clerk by Board appointment in October of 2011 and was elected Township Clerk on November 6, 2012. Re-elected in 2020, Mary is serving her third full term as Clerk.

A Delta Township resident since 1979, Mary has two adult children and five grandchildren. Ms. Clark was most recently employed in the Michigan House of Representatives as Legislative Assistant to Representative Joan Bauer. Prior to that, Mary has served as the Executive Director of Capital Area Youth Alliance, Vice President of Campaign for Capital Area United Way, and Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Mary is a member of St. Gerard Church.

Ms. Clark graduated from Illinois State University and is currently involved in the following organizations:

Capitol Area Municipal Clerks Association Board of Directors
Municipal Association of Municipal Clerks Legislative Committee.
Currently chair of Capitol Area Municipal Clerks.
Board member of Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks serving as education chair and member of the legislative committee.
Victim Advocate for the Eaton County Sheriff Department
Capital Area United Way Public Policy Committee Member & Women’s Leadership Council founding member
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Delta Government Relations Committee

Mary’s priorities for the township include increasing voter education and engagement, improving the vacancy and aesthetics of the Saginaw Highway corridor, and continuing open transparency in township decision making.

She is a former member of the Junior League of Lansing, past President; Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing, past Secretary; Rotary Club of Lansing, Remembrance Committee Chair; Capital Region Community Foundation Program & Distribution Committee; and the Delta Waverly Kiwanis club.

Mary’s hobbies include playing bridge, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Dennis R. Fedewa
Treasurer
email: dfedewa@deltami.gov

Dennis R. Fedewa has served on the Delta Township Board of Trustees since November 2012. Born in Lansing, Treasurer Fedewa is a 35-year Delta Township resident. He has a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in Public Administration and an M.A. degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University.

Treasurer Fedewa retired from state government with 35 years of experience in financial and administrative management. He is a former Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Director of Budget, Finance, and Administration for the formerly named Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Treasurer Fedewa is committed to following “best practices” in all local government affairs including fiscal management, open decision-making, and seeking public input. Other priorities are:

Revitalize the Saginaw Highway commercial area through the Corridor Improvement Authority
Preserve and strengthen the character of our neighborhoods
Promote a mission of environmental stewardship and interconnect our neighborhoods with walkable trails
Create a better sense of community by supporting the interests and needs of all residents within Delta Township

Elizabeth (Beth) S. Bowen
Trustee
email: BBowen@deltami.gov

Beth Bowen was first elected to the Township Board during the 2020 pandemic. Leadership in times of upheaval is key to building a vision of what the world looks like when it resumes its expected look and feel.

Prior to public service, Beth enjoyed a varied career all centered around being a writer. She has written instruction manuals, training materials, web content, editorials, and many other forms of nonfiction over 20-plus years. Her education at Central Michigan University, BA in English and MA in Composition and Communication launched her into the budding profession of Technical Writing. With credits such as Texas Instruments, J.D. Power & Associates, Dart Container Company, Consumers Energy, and many other large and small organizations, Beth’s skills allowed her to flourish in many different industries.

In 2018, she ran for her first public office. That experience taught her the joy of advocacy and led to a love of volunteering for causes she believes in. The most rewarding parts of volunteering are the people you meet and bond with and the people you never meet but benefit from your work.

Her policy interests include public education, attainable housing, workers’ rights, free & fair elections, public & environmental health, and smart development.

Beth has lived in Delta Township for over ten years, raising her two children with her husband of 25 years. She owns her own public affairs firm, Glasswing Public Affairs, where she works with new and experienced candidates for office shape their messages for their constituents.

Fonda J. Brewer
Trustee
email: fbrewer@deltami.gov

In October 2018, Fonda J. Brewer was appointed as a Trustee to the Delta Township Township Board, later securing a four-year term in the 2020 Election. She takes immense pride in being the mother of her adult daughter, Amanda Brewer.

Fonda's journey has been marked by remarkable twists, including her roles as a Human Resources Director at Hanna Barbera Productions and Turner Broadcasting, as well as a Human Resources Manager at Columbia Pictures. She returned to her home state of Michigan, where she served as a manager in the Field Services department at the Michigan Education Special Services Association (MESSA) until her retirement in spring 2015. Notably, she also served a four-year term on the Waverly Community Schools Board of Education.

Fonda is actively involved in several boards, including:

Michigan Municipal League: MBC-LEO, 2nd Vice President
Appointed by Governor Whitmer to the Board of Dentistry, where she serves as the Chair of the Disciplinary Subcommittee
NAACP Michigan State Conference Chair, Women In NAACP (WIN)
NAACP Lansing - Executive Committee Member At Large
- Transcendence Performing Arts Center - President, Board of Directors
- Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Poet Laureate Committee

Fonda is also a valued influencer for MSU Wharton Center.

Additionally, as a life-long learner, she is continuing her undergraduate studies at SNHU and expects to graduate in 2024.

Fonda brings her passion for excellence to every endeavor she undertakes, and her journey is a testament to her commitment to public service and community engagement.

Andrea M. Cascarilla
Trustee
email: acascarilla@deltami.gov

Andrea M. Cascarilla was first elected as Delta Township Trustee in 2016 and currently serving her second consecutive term. A native of Delta Township, Andrea earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with an emphasis in public finance from Michigan State University in 1992. Andrea is the Legislative Director for the government relations firm Acuitas LLC.

Andrea was appointed to the Delta Township Planning Commission in 2009, was subsequently elected to the commission positions of Secretary, Vice-Chair, and Chair, and served in that capacity until she took office as a Township Trustee. She is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Delta Township.

Prior to her work in local, state and federal government relations, Andrea spent nearly 25 years as lead staff in the Michigan Legislature where she earned a reputation as an effective policy and appropriations professional.

Beginning as a college intern, Andrea was promoted to the full-time position of Legislative Aide for State Representative Greg Pitoniak and specialized in insurance, economic development, and corrections policy issues.

Andrea’s knowledge and experience were retained by former State Representative and Senator Ray Basham for whom she served as Chief of Staff. Responsible for all policy, communications, and issue advocacy efforts, Andrea broadened her expertise into the areas of transportation, labor, natural resources, and the environment. In this capacity, she played a direct role in the passage of three of Gongwer News Service’s top ten most significant laws enacted that decade.

Andrea also served as Chief of Staff for Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood. In addition to her extensive policy work in the areas of education, energy, and telecommunications, Andrea was the lead staff managing appropriations for the $13.4 billion K-12 School Aid Budget as well as the budgets for the Departments of Education, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agriculture and Rural Development.

Andrea and her husband Chuck reside in Delta Township with their three children. They own Wheatfield Valley Golf Course and are members of the St. Gerard Parish.

Karen J. Mojica
Trustee
email: kmojica@deltami.gov

Karen J. Mojica was first elected as Delta Township Trustee in November 2012. She is currently serving her third consecutive term as trustee. Karen has been a resident of Delta Township for over eight years. She has been a Soldier Member of the Army National Guard for over fifteen years.

Karen is a proud parent of her daughter, Samantha.

Karen is excited to be part of the decisions that help shape the community in which she lives. She believes Delta Township families should be able to walk or bike to well-developed neighborhood parks. She also believes the expansion of public transportation is an important asset for our community, helping residents and non-residents get to work and shop in Township businesses. In addition, she will support ideas that promise to bring in new businesses and clean up the façades of buildings along the Saginaw Highway corridor.