Jeni Kilpela

MARQUETTE — The NTN Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jeni Kilpela as interim executive director.

Kilpela has served as NTN’s outreach coordinator since 2023, where she has supported membership engagement, communications and community partnerships. A dedicated trail user and active volunteer with the Superiorland Ski Club, she brings both organizational knowledge and personal commitment to the role.

In addition to her work with NTN, Kilpela brings more than a decade of library experience with a strong background in customer service, public engagement and community programming. She has also served for more than a decade as event director of a regional trail race, overseeing volunteers, coordinating logistics and sponsors and managing race operations.

Lori Hauswirth recently concluded her tenure after eight years of service as executive director.