MBLP THANKS OUR COMMUNITY

Welcome to the Marquette Board of Light and Power where we value 
customer service and are very proud of our 128 year legacy of providing 
low cost, reliable and safe electrical energy services to our customers 
in an environmentally friendly manner. Our Board of Directors, Staff and
employees consider it a privilege and honor to serve the City of 
Marquette and surrounding townships.

Tom R. Carpenter, Director of Generation and Engineering Services

  • Michigan Public Power Agency – Commissioner of the Board
  • U.P. Public Power Association – General Manager
  • BS Degree – Electrical Engineering, Power System Emphasis from Michigan Technological University

Josh Hendrickson, Director of Operations and Maintenance

  • 12 years of service with the MBLP
  • Northern Michigan University’s Engineering Technology Department – Member of Advisory Committee
  • BS Degree – Mechanical Engineering Technology from Northern Michigan University

Mary K. Adamini Director of Personnel and Employee Relations

  • 27 years of service with the MBLP
  • Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Membership – Committee Member
  • U.P. Safety Conference Planning -  Board Member
  • U.P. Labor-Management Council – Board Member
  • U.P. Human Resources Association – Past President and Treasurer
  • BS Degree and MA Degree – Public Administration from Northern Michigan University



Helen G. LaFayette, Controller

  • 19 years of service with the MBLP as Accountant, Manager of Accounting and Controller
  • Kiwanis International – Member for over ten years
  • BS Degree in Accounting and Office Administration from Northern Michigan University