Meet your township officials

BILL DEATER
Grant Township Board – Supervisor

William Paul Deater, known to everyone as Bill, was born and raised in Blaine, MI. He was educated in a one-room school house in Blaine, and went to high school in Port Huron. Bill went to Iron Workers Federal Trade Schools for 4 years and attended classes at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron. He married his wife Susannah and they reside on the farm that was once owned by Susannah’s family. They have two sons, one daughter, and 3 grandchildren. Bill retired from the Grant Township Volunteer Fire Department after 44 years.

He has been past president and a member of the Planning Commission as well as a property manager. Bill became supervisor November 20th, 2004, ready and willing to serve Grant Township. In January 2011 Bill was elected MTA (Michigan Township Association) State District 18 Director for Sanilac and St. Clair County. He is Past President of the St. Clair County Road and Bridge Advisory Committee; current Township Representative for St. Clair County Homeland Advisory Committee; Past President and current member of the St. Clair County Chapter of MTA; Past President and current member of the St. Clair County Supervisor’s Association; and also was elected in 2016 to the State Executive Board of MTA.

NANCY SHARUM
Grant Township Board – Clerk

Nancy Sharum first started working for the township as an extra hand around the office; both paid and as a volunteer alongside her husband Gary.  In January of 2006, she was appointed to Deputy Clerk by Laurie Kring.  Nancy was appointed township Clerk by the Board on April 1, 2006. She is also a volunteer on the Parks Committee.  She enjoys spending time with her children and their spouses, grandchildren, working in her garden and completing crossword puzzles. Nancy has an extensive business background starting out as a high school co-op secretary at 15. She managed the offices of 3 different companies as a working Mom over her vast career before retiring in 2004. Nancy feels honored to be serving the residents of Grant Township.


KATHY BERT

Treasurer

Kathy has been a township resident since 1995. She is married to Scott and has three grown daughters.  Kathy attended Port Huron schools and worked for the Port Huron Police and the St. Clair County Juvenile Court System until 1998.   She and her husband have operated their home-based photography and video production business since 1994.  Her hobbies include flower gardening, crocheting, and photography.  Kathy replaced Sue Deater as treasurer on November 20th, 2004 and has found the position to be a challenging and fulfilling experience.

Grant Township Committees and Personnel


Address Assignment
Elisha Messina
810.327.6775

Trustee
Todd Burch
Ted Rutkofske

Assessor
Elisha Messina
810.327.6775

Board of Appeals
Mark Matthews
Kathy Bert 810.327.6775 Ext. 201
Sue Deater

Board of Review
Bill Deater – Secretary 810.327.6775 Ext. 204
Nancy Talaski – Chair
William Johnston – Member

Gene Galinis

Building Inspector

Dean Roberts
cell 810.300.3421

Secretary
 Nancy Talaski 810.327.6775

Deputy Clerk
Nancy Talaski 810.327.6775

Deputy Treasurer
 Sue Deater 810.327.6775

Electrical Inspector
Mark Griessel 810.343.5395

Fire Chief
Donald McLane 810.327.1122

Hall & Park Reservation
 810.327.6775

Ordinance Enforcing
Joel Wyatt 810.327.6775

Mechanical Inspector
Paul Shamka 810.531.3241

Parks & Recreation
Sue Deater – Chair 810.327.6775

Park Rangers
Dave Newberry

Planning Commission
Mark Matthews – Chair

Amy Hartzell- Vice Chair

Stacy Hartman- Secretary

Ryan Cameron
Jeff Brown

Charles May 

Ted Rutkofke

Plumbing Inspector

Paul Shamka 810.531.3241

Zoning Administrator
Joel Wyatt 810.327.677575