The trustees that govern Mackinac Associates serve three-year terms, with the executive positions—president, vice president and secretary/treasurer—elected to one-year terms in their offices. The board of trustees for 2009 includes:
Glen Young, President
Joe Brandonisio, Vice President
Peter Marabell, Secretary/Treasurer
Penny Barr
Wendy Caulkins
Katie Darrow
Brian Dunnigan
Tracy Hardin
Tom Lockwood
Mary Maurer
Lin Sheppard