The Traverse City Commission in Michigan selected two new City Commissioners to serve on the Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) Board at its November 10, 2025, meeting: Laura Ness and Lance Boehmer.
Ness has been an active leader and an engaged volunteer across many local organizations, including the City of Traverse City and Garfield Township Recreational Authority, Hickory Hills Advisory Committee, Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, Traverse City Area Public Schools, the Great Lakes Sports Commission, and 100 Women Who Care.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Traverse City Light & Power Board. I look forward to collaborating with TCLP staff and my fellow board members to support affordable, reliable, clean energy and telecommunications services for Traverse City,” said Ness.
Boehmer is the Director of Enterprise Sales at Motive, a national automotive technology company, and brings over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, business development, public-private partnership development, and team leadership.
In addition to his role on the Commission, he serves on the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) Board and has been actively involved in local community and infrastructure initiatives focused on sustainable growth, mobility, and infrastructure innovation.
"I am excited to serve on the TCLP Board and help advance our community's goals for clean, reliable, and locally driven energy. Traverse City has the opportunity to lead by example in sustainability, and I look forward to contributing to the vision of a resilient and forward-thinking utility," said Boehmer.
