President's Message

President Patty Niepoth

Antrim County


As President of the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds (MARD) for 2026, I want to welcome you to our website.  Whether you’re buying a home, researching family history, or filing an important document, Register of Deeds across Michigan are dedicated to serving the public.

Our Mission: To safeguard public records, ensure transparency, and uphold the integrity of property rights across Michigan.

Our Community: A network of dedicated professionals working together to strengthen trust and efficiency in our counties.

2026 brings new challenges and innovations, and we are committed to embracing them with resilience and vision. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me or your county’s Register of Deeds office.  

Sincerely,

Patty Niepoth, C.C.O., M.C.C.O.

Antrim County Register of Deeds

President, Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds





Board of Directors

1st Vice President

Lori Mott, Clare County


2nd Vice President

Kimberly Kuhn, Montcalm County



3rd Vice President

Bill Moulatsiotis, Muskegon County

Treasurer

Melissa Cordes, Alcona County

Secretary

Lora Freehling, Berrien County

Immediate Past President

Brandon Krause

Bay County


Special Appointee

Ann Manning - Clayton

Gladwin County


Special Appointee

Lori Kimble

Shiawassee County



Board of Directors


District 1 Director

Jennifer Kelly

Houghton County



District 2 Director

Jennifer Grant

Leelanau County



District 3 Director

Vicky Kowalewsky

Presque Isle County


District 4 Director

Kimberlee VanHoose

Gratiot County



District 5 Director

Domonique Clemons

Genesee County


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