CUPPAD Staff
Dotty LaJoye
dlajoye@cuppad.org
Executive Director
As Executive Director for the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission, Dotty oversees day-to-day operations of the Commission staff and projects.
Ryan Soucy, AICP
rsoucy@cuppad.org
Senior Economic Development and Community Planner
Ryan’s diverse experience in planning, zoning, and specialized training in community and economic development can assist communities with a variety of services and planning needs from capital improvement planning, zoning and permitting, design charrettes, and much more. Ryan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time outdoors with his family.
Rawan Hinzman
rhinzman@cuppad.org
GIS Specialist
Rawan is a graduate of the University of Damascus with a Bachelor of Science in Geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology. She has also decided to continue her education at Bay de Noc Community College and received an Associate's degree in Geographic Information Systems.
Julia Cogger, PLA
jcogger@cuppad.org
Community Innovation Specialist
Julia Cogger brings a diverse background in design, planning, and construction to the CUPPAD team. She has an undergrad in Architecture and is a licensed Landscape Architect. She has worked for several public park agencies including the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation. She is an outdoor adventure enthusiast, avid gardener and watercolor artist in her free time. Her passion for design and practical construction knowledge will aid in defining new ideas and implementing past visions for communities within the Upper Peninsula.
Ryan Carrig
rcarrig@cuppad.org
Associate Planner
Ryan Carrig brings a broad background in research and analysis, and holds a dual Bachelor's in History and Geography and a Master's of Library and Information Science. He enjoys the outdoors and doing woodworking, metalwork, and 3D printing in his free time. Ryan's experience in assisting communities with their information needs will blend well as CUPPAD works with local entities on new projects.