History of GLACS
The Great Lakes Association of College Stores (GLACS) emerged as a significant milestone in the evolution of regional associations' collaboration. Rooted in the merger of the Ohio Association of College Stores (OACS) and the Illinois Association of College Stores (IACS), the new organization was carefully structured in Spring 2024 with the guidance of NACS attorneys, new bylaws, and formal documentation filed with the State of Ohio.
Effective July 1, 2024, the merger officially created GLACS, followed by a call for board nominations and elections that brought together leaders from both states. ​The inaugural conference was held October 28-30, 2024 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. It marked the swearing-in of the first board members and celebrated the association's expanded reach. In a further historic step, the Michigan Association of College Stores (MACS) dissolved in early October 2024 and formally joined GLACS at the inaugural event, uniting three state associations under one regional banner. Current store members include those from Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana.
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GLACS now represents a broad network of campus stores, vendors, and professionals across the Great Lakes region, offering a platform for collaboration, leadership and innovation in the collegiate retail marketplace. Its creation reflects years of dedication from volunteers and members, and stands as an incredible achievement in strengthening the collective voice of higher education retail.
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Timeline of Influence
Over the years, many great people have volunteered to serve as President of the Association, committing to further the education of our members and to grow our industry,
Year | President Name & School/Company | Conference Location |
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2025 GLACS | Amy Hannahs, Denison University (OH) | Courtyard Marriott & Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, IN |
2024 GLACS | Kellie Ranum, VitalSource | Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, OH |
2024 GLACS ESTABLISHED | *Effective July 2024, OACS & IACS Merged* | [ MACS joined GLACS after the inaugural event ] |
2023 OACS | Kellie Ranum, VitalSource | Cherry Valley Hotel, Granville, OH |
2023 IACS | Christine Klippert, College of Lake County (IL) | |
2023 MACS | Steve Warner | Traverse City, MI |
2022 OACS | Kevin Leitner, College of Wooster (OH) | Cedarville University, OH |
2022 IACS | Helen Nakos, Joliet Junior College (IL) | Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, Oglesby, IL |
2022 MACS | Craig Thelan | Port Huron, MI |
2021 OACS | Mike Nagle, Independent Sales Rep | Ashland University, OH |
2021 IACS | Helen Nakos, Joliet Junior College (IL) | |
2021 MACS | Gena Mead | Thompsonville, MI |
2020 OACS | Tammy Slone, Cedarville University (OH) | Virtual |
2020 IACS | Kristy Inman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | |
2020 MACS | Barry Waters, Central Michigan University | n/a |
2019 OACS | Tammy Slone, Cedarville University (OH) | Ashland University, OH |
2019 IACS | Jessica Anderson, Kishwaukee College (IL) | Joliet Junior College, IL |
2019 MACS | Cindy Willing, Hillsdale College (MI) | Thompsonville, MI |
2018 OACS | Mary Ellen Gauthier, Columbus State Community College (OH) | University of Dayton, OH |
2018 IACS | Andrew Blaylock, Lincoln Land Community College (IL) | Kishwaukee College, IL |
2018 MACS | Barry Waters, Central Michigan University | Hope College, Holland, MI |
2017 OACS | Luke Robson, Columbus State Community College (OH) | Eagle Crest Conference Center, Ypsilanti, MI (with MACS) |
2017 IACS | Andrew Blaylock, Lincoln Land Community College (IL) | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
2017 MACS | Lyndsay Tagarel, Schoolcraft College (MI) | (with OACS) |
2016 OACS | Lynn Espenschied, Stark State College (OH) | Ohio University, Athens, OH |
2016 IACS | Kelly Strossner, Elgin Community College (IL) | Elgin Community College, IL |
2016 MACS | Lyndsay Tagarel, Schoolcraft College (MI) | Thompsonville, MI |
2015 OACS | Lynn Espenschied, Stark State College (OH) | Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, OH (with MACS) |
2015 IACS | Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL | |
2015 MACS | Barry Waters, Central Michigan University (MI) | (with OACS) |
2014 OACS | Phil Sanders, Columbus State Community College (OH) | Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH |
2014 MACS | Kelly Koch | Bay City, MI |
2013 OACS | Ron Bultema / Julie Banks | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH / University of Dayton, OH |
2013 MACS | Brad Erisman, Schoolcraft College (MI) | Thompsonville, MI |
2012 OACS | Stacey Mulinex, Columbus State Community College (OH) | Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, MI (with MACS) |
2012 MACS | Tom Van Wingerden | (with OACS) |
2011 OACS | Julie Banks, University of Dayton (OH) | Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, OH (with MACS) |
2011 MACS | Maria McCarthy | (with OACS) |
2010 OACS | Kathy Feichter, Stark State College (OH) | Embassy Suites, Columbus, OH |
2010 MACS | Jim Seymour | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI |
2009 OACS | Terri Hudson, Ashland University | Miami University, Oxford, OH |
2009 MACS | Barry Waters, Central Michigan University | East Lansing, MI |
2008 OACS | Joe Tobias, Sinclair Community College (OH) | Kent State University-Stark, Canton, OH |
2008 MACS | Janet Shy | Traverse City, MI |
2007 OACS | David Ding, University of Rio Grande (OH) | Ashland University, OH |
2007 MACS | Brad Miller | Frankenmuth, MI |
2006 OACS | Jeff Nelson, Bowling Green State University (OH) | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH |
2006 MACS | Mike Kuzak | Mackinac Island |
2005 OACS | Amy Hannahs, Capital University (OH) | Bowling Green State University, OH |
2005 MACS | Michael C. Norton | Lansing, MI |
2004 OACS | Gus Wegener, MV Sport | Columbus Convention & Expo Center, OH |
2004 MACS | Adrienne Lofton | Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI |
2003 OACS | Jim Traverse, John Carroll University (OH) | Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square, OH |
2003 MACS | Jess Soto | Petosky |
2002 OACS | Graham Stokes, MBS Textbook Exchange | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI |
2002 MACS | Scott Placeway | Grand Rapids, MI |
2001 OACS | Brian Welsh, Oarsman | Wyndam Dublin Hotel, OH |
2001 MACS | Blake Anthes | Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
2000 OACS | Jed Hanawalt, Otterbein College (OH) | Wyndham Dublin Hotel, OH |
2000 MACS | Michael C. Norton | Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
1999 OACS | Andrew Gephardt, Xavier University (OH) | |
1999 MACS | Michael C. Norton | Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI |
1998 OACS | Deb Cairl, University of Findlay (OH) | Drawbridge Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Fort Mitchell, KY |
1998 MACS | Robin Manor | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI |
1997 OACS | Mike Wilkens, Follett Higher Education Group | |
1997 MACS | Fred Puffenberger | Hope College, Holland, MI |
1996 OACS | Martha Schettler, Hiram College (OH) | Radisson Hotel Columbus North, OH |
1996 MACS | Jerrod Nickels | |
1995 OACS | Joe Warmke, Denison University (OH) | Radisson Hotel Columbus North, OH |
1995 MACS | Debra Pizzo | |
1994 OACS | Robert Hammel, Cuyahoga Community College (OH) | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI (with MACS) |
1994 MACS | John Belco | |
1993 OACS | Barbara Deal, Ohio Wesleyan University | Radisson Hotel, Columbus, OH |
1993 MACS | Jim Seymour | |
1992 OACS | Jackie Middleton, Mount Union College (OH) | Radisson Hotel, Columbus, OH |
1992 MACS | Grant Felmet | |
1991 OACS | Dick Braden, University of Toledo / Frank Koontz, Miami University (OH) | Radisson Hotel, Columbus, OH |
1991 MACS | Ted Wood | |
1990 OACS | Frank Koontz, Miami University (OH) | Radisson Hotel, Columbus, OH |
1990 MACS | Chris Avison | |
1989 OACS | Tom Bauer, Kent State University (OH) | Radisson Hotel, Columbus, OH |
1989 MACS | Robin Manor | |
1988 OACS | Cindi Forslun, Case Western Reserve University / Ed Runser, College of Wooster (OH) | |
1988 MACS | Ward Aurich | |
1987 OACS | Ed Runser, College of Wooster (OH) | |
1987 MACS | Mary Coxon | |
1986 OACS | Tom Hayward, Ohio State University | |
1986 MACS | Jim Browers | |
1985 OACS | Pat Phillips, Lakeland Community College (OH) | |
1985 MACS | Mark Cook | |
1984 OACS | Bob Thompson , Oberlin Coop / Mike Spicuzza, John Carrol University (OH) | |
1984 MACS | John Panci | |
1983 OACS | Don Noll, College of Wooster / Mike Spicuzza, John Carroll University (OH) | |
1983 MACS | David Bixby | |
1982 OACS | Mike Spicuzza, John Carroll University (OH) | |
1982 MACS | David Bixby | |
1981 OACS | James Petruccio, Case Western Reserve University (OH) | |
1981 MACS | Robert Warner | |
1980 OACS | Andy Alfred, Ohio State University | |
1980 MACS | Sam Hughes | |
1979 OACS | Hugh Edgar, Ohio Northern University | |
1979 MACS | Mary Coxon | |
1978 OACS | Sid Waldman, Cleveland State University (OH) | |
1978 MACS | Chuck Ramseth | |
1977 OACS | Robert Shryock, University of Toledo (OH) | |
1977 MACS | Bill Templin | |
1976 OACS | Mary Ann McCormick, Muskingum College (OH) | |
1976 MACS | Howard Ballein | |
1975 OACS | George Bielan, Case Western Reserve University (OH) | |
1975 MACS | James Conway | |
1974 OACS | Blue Barr, Wittenberg University (OH) | |
1974 MACS | David Bixby | |
1973 OACS | Merril Swain, University of Cincinnati (OH) | |
1973 MACS | Phyllis Aurich | |
1972 OACS | Paul Watkins, Student Book Exchange (OH) | |
1972 MACS | Richard Harbick | |
1971 OACS | Don Noll, College of Wooster (OH) | |
1971 MACS | Mike Wade | |
1970 OACS | John Wintz, Xavier University (OH) | |
1969 OACS | John Wintz, Xavier University (OH) |