Great Lakes Bay Region Chapter
Jon Lynch has been the President of Three Rivers Corporation since 2017, which for over 50 years has served health care, commercial, and industrial construction customers with the hallmarks of safety, quality and value. Previously Jon spent 26 years in public service to the Michigan communities of Midland, Big Rapids, and Coldwater in positions ranging from Planning Director to City Manager.
He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University, as well as certification from the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the Harvard Kennedy School.
In 2005 Jon was named Leader of the Year by the Leadership Midland Alumni Association, he received the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award in 2014 and in 2016 was named Michigan’s Outstanding Community Administrator by the Michigan Association of Planning. The Midland MYPros group recognized him with its Stewardship Award in 2018 for his role in mentoring and developing young professionals. In 2023 Jon was inducted as a Laureate of the Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan Business Hall of Fame. Scouting America recognized Jon with its Distinguished Citizen award in 2025.
Jon has served as an adjunct faculty member at Ferris State University and Central Michigan University and is past chair of the Board of Fellows at Saginaw Valley State University. Jon is a member of the Michigan State University, College of Social Science, Berkey Hall Society and is a 2022 recipient of the Alumni Service Award, presented to MSU Social Science graduates who have demonstrated meritorious public service. He is also an honorary member of the MSU lettermen’s Varsity S Club.