Mackinac Island Workers
Mackinac Island workers gather on the Island each season to provide goods and services for residents and tourists alike. For many, one summer is all it takes to fall in love with this magical place which makes it not at all uncommon for them to return year after year. 
Hailing from Rochester, Michigan, Megan is earning money this summer as a waitress at The Village Inn. 
Shown here with his team Rachel and Bruce, Ron, from Cedarville, Michigan, has been driving taxis for 29 years. It would be 30 years but he decided to try welding as a job one summer. It only took that one season for Ron to decide his career path. 
Judy has her hands full as a barn manager for 70 horses! 
Dale and Tom faithfully pick-up recycle materials bi-weekly. Their team of horses is well trained and waits patiently at each stop as these young men sort the materials. Dale and Tom also do weekly trash pick-up for Island residents. Dale grew up on Mackinac Island and Tom is from St. Ignace. 
When asked how long she has worked at The Mustang, Adele smiled and said, “forever”! She loves people and the social aspect of her job. She was born and raised in Hancock, Michigan and “hibernates” there every winter to ready herself for the fun and activity of each summer season. 
Claire has two jobs. She works at Waterfront Chillin’ and Grillin’ Café as well as at Wawashkamo Golf Club. She attends Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, but her family home is in Grass Lake, Michigan. An Island summer resident, she loves riding her horses, however, she bikes to work. It’s easier to find parking for a long shift! Her favorite thing about the Island is its unique ambiance. 
Debra, a year-round Island resident, has worked for the United States Post Office for 17 years. She really enjoys her job stating that she loves meeting people from all over the world. The cruise ship passengers often stop in to send mail to their home countries and Debra likes talking with them. She always gives a warm greeting and a welcoming smile, making a visit to the Post Office fun, not a chore! 
Jack is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and attends University of Michigan. He is bussing tables at the Iroquois Hotel this summer. He likes his job stating that he is always busy and his co-workers are very nice. It’s fun to meet some of the cute girls that come into the restaurant with their families! Making the most of his time off, Jack is pictured here getting ready for a golf game at Wawashkamo Golf Club. 
Jill has been coming to Mackinac Island since 1972 when she was employed by the Chippewa Hotel. For the past eight years, she has worked at the Island Book Store. Her great smile and willingness to help anyone encompasses everything a friendly hometown should be. Besides Jill, she is affectionately known as Jillski, Bookstore Jill and Jillsey. 
John has worked for Mackinac State Historic Parks since June 6, 1988. He is in charge of maintenance for all historic buildings in the downtown area. You may even see him at the Non-denominational Historic Mission Church making sure that everything is in perfect order before each wedding or special event. For the four months of the year when he is not at the State Park, John does maintenance at home in St. Ignace, Michigan for his wife Merri Kay and his daughters-in-law!
Todd works for Doud’s Grocery where he handles stocking the shelves, checking deliveries, pricing, and other stock-related duties. He has worked at Doud’s for three months and before that was a dray driver for eight years. 
Brant has worked for the Mackinac State Historic Park as a "pooper scooper" for five years. He commutes to work from Cheboygan, Michigan with several of his friends. In his free time, he presents programs with his father about his Native American heritage at various schools in the area. 
Justin, from Mayville, Michigan has worked three years for Mackinac State Historic Parks tending the Arch Rock and Fort Holmes areas. For his second job, he works as a "pooper scooper" for the Carriage Tours. When asked why he likes Mackinac Island, he said that it has become his second home, the people are friendly, and he meets a lot of new friends. 
Sasha is from Jamaica and heard about the Island from her aunt and cousin who also work here. This is her second summer and she is employed at the Cannonball Restaurant at British Landing. Sasha says that Mackinac Island is a wonderful "get-away spot" for her. She finds it very relaxing and pollution free!
John has worked on Mackinac Island since 1991 at the Seabiscuit for six years. He and his wife, Zelda, are year-round Island residents. All four of their children have worked on Mackinac at one time or another. John’s friendly and winning personality makes visiting the Seabiscuit a delightful experience. He really enjoys the people he works with and for! He also has his own company, Mackinac Watch, Inc. and that keeps him busy in the off-season. John checks on Island homes and cottages making sure that everything is secure. 
You will find Bree at the Seabiscuit Cafe on Main Street. You can’t miss her great smile and wonderful laugh. Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, she has spent five summers on Mackinac and says “I love the Island, it is paradise”! Bree enjoys meeting new people throughout the summer and is known for making awesome cosmos! Insider Tip: Be sure to return to this page again for more insight on Island workers. We will add more profiles frequently! "Mackinac Island Workers"
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