Meet our Township Board
This is a paragraph explaining term appointments and information.
Sandra Thelen
Trustee
616-291-9186
Sandra Thelen is the trustee of the Ronald Township Board. I have been a resident of Ionia County for 40 years 19 of those years have been in Ronald Township. I am a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a wife, a mother, and have worked in many areas to better our communities.
Kathy Ainsworth
Trustee
Email
616-780-3693
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I grew up in the Grand Rapids area. My husband, Rick, an Army veteran, and I have been raising our alpacas on our Ronald Township farm (Clear Sky Alpacas) for 13 years. Being a fiber artist and an avid genealogist keeps me busy in my spare time. I retired from showing dogs and now just enjoy playing with my Papillons and my 4 cats. I look forward to working with the residents of Ronald Township by helping to resolve problems and building community awareness.
Angela Lamphere
Treasurer
Email
616-902-2824
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I am Angela Lamphere, I was born and raised in Ionia, MI and moved to Ronald Township 24 years ago with my husband Griff. Outside of work I love to spend time with my daughter Katelyn traveling, spending time at our family cottage, and being outside. I look forward to helping the residents in Ronald Township.
Sulyn Bettinghouse
Clerk
Email
616-527-0617
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I was born and raised in this area, and my family continues to live in Ronald Township. I have lived in Ronald as an adult for 25 years. I raised my daughter Samantha in this community—enjoying the country/farming lifestyles. My boyfriend Rick and I raise/show Australian Cattle Dogs and a few Buckskin horses on our farm. We enjoy spending time with our grandchildren, fishing walleye and hunting. We also have a small dog boarding business which keeps us very busy! I have always been very interested in the election process and enjoy working as your clerk. I look forward to helping and working with the residents of Ronald Township.
​Tamara Edwards
Township Supervisor
Email
616-902-7822
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I moved to Ronald Township with my husband Matthew Edwards in 2014 to farm. We have been busy since then and have cattle and sheep as well as cash crops and hay. We also have Shiloh Junction Market that keeps us busy all winter! There is never a dull moment in our lives, but I enjoy and appreciate the community that has helped us through some rough spots in life. The people in this community have given so much and I hope to do a good job so that I can give a little back.
