Meet our Board - Iron Mountain Public Schools

Lisa Basanese

President Term expires 2024 basanesel@imschools.org

Lisa Basanese is a Clinical Pharmacist at the Oscar G. Johnson Medical Center. Her two sons both graduated from Iron Mountain High School and attend college in the Midwest. Lisa graduated from Ferris State University Pharmacy School. Growing up in an educational family, she was aware of the opportunities, struggles and importance of education. “I always knew I wanted to be involved, informed, and provide all we can to each student to give them a solid foundation to reach their life goals.”

Lisa Carollo

Vice-President Term expires 2028 carollol@imschools.org

Lisa Carollo is a local Occupational Therapist. As an IMHS graduate, she has a lot of pride in the Iron Mountain school district and wants to see the traditions of the Mountaineers continue in academics, music, and sports. She has her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Michigan Technological University and her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. Lisa's family includes her husband, Jim, daughter, Angela, and son, Santino.

Shari Picucci-White

Treasurer Term expires 2026 picucci-whites@imschools.org

Shari Picucci-White is the Chief Financial Officer for B&B Electrical Contractors, LLC. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School and has her Bachelors in Accounting from Michigan State University. She also serves as the treasurer of the Iron Mountain Athletic Booster Club. Shari is a proud graduate of Iron Mountain High School and is honored to have the opportunity to give back not only for her son, but for all the students at Iron Mountain.

Geno Basanese

Secretary Term expires 2024 basaneseg@imschools.org

Geno Basanese is a Michigan State Trooper at the Iron Mountain State Police Post. He is married to Lisa Basanese and they have two boys that graduated from Iron Mountain Public Schools and now attend college. Geno graduated from Northern Michigan University, Gogebic Community College, Michigan State Police Academy, and currently is completing his BBA at Cleary University. Geno joined the Board to collaborate with students, parents, educators, community leaders, businesses, and school board colleagues to create an environment of high expectations for higher learning.

Rob Langsford

Trustee Term expires 2024 langsfordr@imschools.org

Rob Langsford is the retired President/CEO of Forward Financial Credit Union. He previously served on the City of Iron Mountain Chamber of Commerce as President and on the Tourism Association of Dickinson County Area.

Ben DeRidder

Trustee Term expires 2028 deridderb@imschools.org

Ben DeRidder is a local residential designer, parent, and husband to Iron Mountain 5th grade teacher, Audra DeRidder. He attended Kingsford High School and then Ferris State University, where he earned his BS in Business Administration and Minor in Marketing and Sales. He is “excited to be involved with the school and to make a positive impact with students, parents, and teachers" and for their daughter to attend kindergarten at Iron Mountain Public Schools soon!

Eli Ward

Trustee Term expires 2024 warde@imschools.org

Eli Ward is the President and General Manager of Northern RV Center, Inc., husband to wife, Niki, and father to Mountaineers, Abby and Layla. He is a graduate of Kingsford High School, and earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management at Northern Michigan University.