Meet Our Board 2025 - 2026 |
President About Betty: My name is Betty Huotari and I have worked with hundreds of Southeast Michigan residents to reclaim their homes, offices and give them time for the more important things in life. Logical Placement LLC is a full-service organizing company that has been in business since 2001! Many of us feel stress if our spaces are cluttered. I work side by side with my clients and we talk about organizing ideas and dig into the projects and find solutions. I not only believe in the importance of education, but I have helped start and volunteer at our NAPO-Michigan Chapter since 2003 and have never left the NAPO Board. Currently I am serving as Chapter President. |
Secretary About Susie: Susie Marsh, LBSW is the owner of Susie’s Organization Solutions LLC. She is a 16+ year veteran of the organizing and productivity industry as well as a licensed social worker for 35+ years. Susie is an active member of NAPO National as a residential specialist and Golden Circle Member for 15 years. On the local level, Susie is an active member of NAPO Michigan where she served 4 years as Vice President, volunteer coordinator, West MI liaison and the current incoming secretary for 2023-24. Susie is also a member of the Caregiver Resource Network since 2003 and the Institute for Challenging Disorganization for the past 13 years where she holds Level 1 certificates in Aging, ADD, and Hoarding. She specializes in working with those who struggle with chronic and challenging disorganization. She is also a trustee for the Gun Lake Business Association. She has been featured in Senior Perspective magazine, GR Business Journal, Fox17 and on the team of two episodes of season 7 of A&E’s “Hoarders: Family Secrets”. She has been a frequent speaker for the GR Savvy Senior series as well. Susie has helped many clients over the years to find peace with their “stuff” and make their spaces functional and inviting again! |
![]() | Treasurer About Jane: Jane Hale of Jane Hale Organizing LLC in Fenton previously served as Director of Professional Development 2014 - 2019. She loves working with seniors, and is particularly delighted whenever she can use her power tools on a job. In her previous career, she worked in the newspaper world as a photojournalist for 30 years. When off-duty, she loves to be playing competitive pickleball, camping, and among other things -- keeping her bills paid promptly and books balanced. |
Director of Membership About Denise: Denise Perrone of Organize You Organize Me LLC, based out of Commerce Township, MI has a wealth of experience in having spent nearly two decades working in high-level operational roles across the U.S. and internationally. She has lived and worked in New York, California, and India, where she developed business systems and controls and can now utilize those skills in her own business. After moving back to Michigan to be closer to family, she started organizing business in 2000, specializing in senior downsizing and relocation as a core passion. Her background in organizing and downsizing has given her firsthand experience in helping people navigate these often-emotional transitions. Initially joining NAPO’s Michigan Chapter back when she began business, she is now joining the chapter as a board member. |
Director of Business Partners About Merrilee: Merrilee Reynolds, founder of MODE Home Organization LLC in Birmingham, has been a member of both NAPO and NAPO Michigan for over 5 years. This is her first term on the board as Director of Business Partners. In her previous life, she spent 25 years working in Hollywood as a feature film accountant and traveled the world working on many different films. She has found that organizing films and organizing people/spaces share many of the same challenges. She enjoys a good challenge! Additionally, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. |
Director of Professional Development About Linda: Linda Fuzi is the owner of Organize Within LLC. She specializes in chronic disorganization, addressing both the physical and emotional struggles people face every day, helping them work through mental blocks and overwhelm to achieve a space that is sustainable, comfortable and reflects who and how they want to live moving forward. She has been with NAPO for over 10 years and is a Golden Circle Member, previously a Member of the National Conference Committee for 2019/2020. A NAPO Michigan Chapter Member, previously served as the Director of Marketing, Librarian and the Annual Luncheon committee. I am a former 5 year member of The Institute for the Challenging Disorganization (ICD) with a Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Chronic Disorganization and ADHD. Linda has over 25 years of combined project management and experiential marketing/event planning experience prior to starting her business in 2014. |
Director of Communication and Technology About Jonathan: Jonathan has been involved with NAPO for 5+ years. Jonathan is the owner of History Creators, a digitization company that preserves photos and movie film for clients throughout Metro Detroit. Jonathan largely works with individuals, families, and organizations to preserve their history through digital means. His preservation work has gone on to be displayed in documentaries, museums, and even as NFTs. However, what Jonathan enjoys most is working with families. Jonathan strives to help families preserve, backup, and enjoy their analog memories. |