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Meet the Team
Creating Impact.

At Bergmann Center, our team is more than staff—we’re a family. United by purpose and grounded in compassion, we bring together a diverse group of professionals from across Northern Lower Michigan, each contributing unique expertise in nonprofit management, social work, direct care, accounting, and administrative leadership.

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But what truly defines us is our legacy. Inspired by Lillian Bergmann’s founding vision in 1965, we carry forward a tradition of care that treats every individual not as a case, but as a person—with goals, gifts, and stories worth celebrating. Many of our team members have deep personal ties to the community and to the individuals we serve. We show up not just as professionals, but as advocates, mentors, and neighbors.

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We pride ourselves on collaboration, adaptability, and heart. Whether coordinating services, mentoring peers, or building inclusive partnerships, our team is committed to walking alongside each individual—honoring their choices, celebrating their progress, and building a future where everyone belongs.

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At Bergmann Center, legacy lives through every relationship—and every life we help empower.  Please do CONTACT US!

Our Administrative Team

Chief Executive Officer​​

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KERI LAPORTE-MONTERO

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keri@bergmanncenter.org

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231.547.2979

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Chief Financial Officer​​

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KATELYN KLOSS​

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katelyn@bergmanncenter.org

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231.547.2979

Chief Operating Officer​​

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JAKE SMITH​

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jake@bergmanncenter.org

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231.547.2979

Office Manager

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Jennifer Raymond​

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jraymond@bergmanncenter.org

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231.547.2979

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Manager, Bergmann ​

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Andrea Miller​

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andrea@bergmanncenter.org

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231.547.9624

Our Valued Direct Care Worker Team
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OUR MISSION:  To empower differently-abled individuals through community-based inclusive, person-centered services, education, employment, and advocacy—rooted in compassion, respect, and integrity. We foster potential, embrace diversity, and build a lasting legacy of dignity, inclusion, and transformative care.

Bergmann Center Inc. is a  501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the developmentally disabled, physically disabled,  and mentally ill community  in Northern Lower Michigan.​​   

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