Board of Directors

At the heart of the Oak Park Corridor Improvement Authority (OPCIA) is a seven-member board of local business owners and residents who care deeply about Oak Park’s economic and cultural future. Bringing together a diverse mix of local perspectives, they shape the strategy behind our community’s growth.

Board members serve four-year terms, working hand-in-hand with OPCIA Manager Michelle Bishop to champion the projects, businesses and spaces that make our district thrive.

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Chair Tom Novik
Business owner: RealTeam Real Estate		A head-and-shoulders photo of a woman with brown hair wearing a green sweater.
Vice Chair Julie Edgar
Council member
Kyle Gierda
Business owner: Dog & Pony Show Brewing

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Tenecia Johnson

Oak Park resident

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Versala Parish
Business owner: Rhythm Wellness Center

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Patrick Peteet
Business owner: Peteet’s Famous Cheesecake

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Sophy Wujcik
Business owner: Get Framed Detroit
Oak Park Corridor Improvement Authority Manager
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Michelle Bishop
(249) 691-2350