News Release

New Appointment to Advisory Commission

Date: February 5, 2020
Contact: Sean Gohman, 906-483-3040

Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce two appointments to the Keweenaw
National Historical Park Advisory Commission. Keith Koppernolle is a new appointment representing the
interests of Calumet Township. John Sullivan, representing Franklin and Quincy townships, has been
reappointed to a third term on the Commission.
The Commission, composed of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior,
represents the public and works collaboratively with the National Park Service to manage the resources of
Keweenaw NHP. Appointees are expected to attend quarterly meetings and actively participate in matters
that affect Keweenaw NHP and its partners throughout Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.
Mr. Koppernolle is a retired insurance executive. Since retiring, Mr. Koppernolle has lived in Calumet
where he has dedicated considerable time and effort to various community causes including the
Miscowaubik Club and Calumet Golf Course. He also serves on the Calumet Township Planning
Commission and Property Tax Review Board.
Mr. Sullivan was born and raised in Calumet and is a retired Civil Engineer. He was a Principal with U.P.
Engineers and Architects for 27 years, and before that, he spent 13 years with state and local
governments. In addition to his role on the Commission, he actively volunteers with the Quincy Mine
Hoist Association, the Quincy Smelter Association, and the U.P. Firefighters Memorial Museum.
Further information about the park and the Commission is available at www.nps.gov/kewe
Questions may be directed to the Executive Director, Sean M. Gohman at 906-483-3040.