Meet The AAMC Team
Mark Poirier
Co-Executive Director
218.428.9686
Mark has been involved with the Armory project for over 20 years and has served as its Executive Director for the past 10 years. Mark is a registered architect with over 30 years of experience including leading integrated design teams on larger commercial and institutional projects. He has a passion for historic preservation including serving as the co-chair of the AIA MN Historic Resources Committee and has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Utah.
Michelle Miller
Co-Executive Director
218.464.0227 office
218.491.1485 cell
Michelle holds a BS Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. Her leadership positions have included Executive Director for the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf, Assistant Director for the Great River Arts Association in Little Falls, MN and Program Director with the Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council. Michelle enjoys her volunteer roles as radio morning host at Two Harbors Community Radio station and as a tour guide at the Historic Edna G. tugboat. She loves being in the woods or by the water, exploring the beautiful Northshore.
Melissa Weisser
Music Resource Center and AAMC Program Manager
320.491.5631
Melissa has been a professional artist and amature musician for most of her life. She has a degree in Communication Art and Design but alongside art, she has worked for many years in the service industry, as an interior designer, and has volunteered with many local organizations. She has a passion for growing awareness through creating effective designs and branding, and for planning community events. Melissa also owns and operates the local store, Alt Creative, which serves as a place for over 50 local artists to sell their work and build community. Managing the MRC and seeing the kids thrive is her favorite job of all.
Jamie Harthan
Executive Assistant
Jamie has been involved in Nonprofits for over 13 years. She has a degree in nonprofit management, and also has a passion for being an advocate. She is on the Advisory Committee of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities for the state of Minnesota. When Jamie is not volunteering for organizations such as the Down Syndrome Association of MN, she enjoys making memories with her son, attending concerts and being a patron of the YMCA.