Jodi Backofen, Office Manager of the Eaton Rapids Consumer Professional Credit Union branch and long-time community advocate, has stepped away from the chairperson position with the Eaton Rapids Medical Center (ERMC) Foundation Board after several years of service. Stepping into that role is Foundation Board member-at-large, Sean Cotter. He began his tenure as the Board’s new chairperson officially on January 9, 2023.
Cotter has in-depth experience with both the Mid-Michigan community and the world of non-profit fundraising. He has spent 18 years of his professional career in the managing officer role for Eaton Community Bank and spends much of his time outside of work serving on and leading community-based groups and committees.
His history of community involvement includes serving as President of Housing Services for Mid-Michigan, and volunteering with local Rotary Clubs, Boy Scouts troops, and Chamber of Commerce organizations.
“Sean is a natural leader,” said Tim Johnson, ERMC’s President and CEO. “I have no doubt he will do a wonderful job leading our Foundation Board in the coming years.”
The Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation raises contributions from supporters in order to purchase new equipment, make building improvements, and support educational programs exclusively at Eaton Rapids Medical Center.
