Justin Knepper is a Sault Ste. Marie-based community and economic development professional and District 1 Commissioner on the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners. Formerly Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Development Director, he now leads Knepper Development Strategies and serves as Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Timbermen. His work includes economic development, grant writing, historic preservation, fundraising, and project management throughout Michigan.