Board of Directors

President - JEFF SCHEU

Vice President - Gordon Ward

Secretary - Colleen Land

Treasurer - Edward Goncz

Silver Band Music Director - Christopher Ward

Christopher's bio can be found on the Music Director Page

Silver Band Personnel Manager - Jeff Markwick

Jeff Markwick, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
An original member of the band, Jeff currently works as a freelance musician in SE Michigan after spending 30 years in Industrial Sales. He has been the Personnel Manager since 2007 and currently plays Third Cornet in the band.

Metro Brass Music Director - Michael Baker

Metro Brass Personnel Manager - Nathan Waak

Silver Band Member at Large - Megan Fitz

Metro Brass Member at Large - Dr. Deborah DePorre

Dr. Deborah DePorre, Bloomfield Hills, MI. 
​Deb plays second baritone in Five Lakes Silver Band and is a member at large on the Board of Directors. She grew up in Port Huron Michigan, the daughter of music teachers. While attending Michigan State University, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction and then was accepted to the College of Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband raised two daughters, and after practicing medicine for 30 years is retired and now enjoys raising puppies for Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Michigan.

Be a part of the Board

The organizational success of the Five Lakes Silver Band depends on the effort of interested and dedicated people working behind the scenes. 
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Board members do not have to be musicians. Music lovers and anyone with special talents are welcome. Among the positions that need assistance are: Sales, Marketing, and Logistics.

Should you be interested in helping the band in any of these areas, please contact us​ by email.