Team
Our Board
Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & COO
CPA
Abbott, Thomson, Mauldin, Parker, Beer & Rick, PLC
CEO of Commonwealth
Orbitform
MEDC
President at Cobra MOTO, LLC & Cobra AERO, LLC
President/CEO of American 1 Credit Union
Advisory Council
Fredrick Molnar
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Vice President, Entrepreneurism and Innovation
Brad Smith
Endurance Law Group PLC
Attorney
Karena Mills
County National Bank
Vice President – Lending
Christie Myers
Opportunity Dallas
Managing Director
Dan Radomski
LTU Collaboratory
Director
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Ron Griffith
Spring Arbor University
Special Advisor to the President
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Anita-Maria Quillen
DEP Engineering
President & CEO
Corey Mays
Downtown Development Authority
Executive Director
Steve Rick
Abbott Thomson Mauldin Parker & Beer, PLC
Attorney
Ronald Betzig
Jackson College
Director of entrepreneurship program
Eric Boorom
Worth Investment Group
Founder
Karen Farr
Eaton Aerospace Group
Sr. Administrative Asst
Aaron Mason
Next Door Photos
Director of Expansion
Ric Walton
Walton Insurance Group
President
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Paul Gruber
Consumers Energy
Manager, Product & Business Development
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Phil Tepley
Small Business Development Center
Director of Technology Commercialization Services
Nick Arcaro
Elite Machining
President
Bill Rayl
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association
President
Mark Kerrins
Private Investor
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Jeff Matzen
Fresh Water Ventures
Director
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Baker College
Program Director IT/Cis
John Rogers
Albion Malleable Brewing Company
CFO
Michael Halacka
Securencrypt
CFO
Cindy Weaver
Walton Insurance Group
Chief Financial Officer
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Arctaris Michigan Partners
Managing Director
Amy Torres
The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc.
Vice President of Economic Development
Jon Shackelford
Endurance Law Group PLC
Intellectual Property Attorney
Scott Fleming
Jackson Anchor Initiative
Chief Operating Officer
Cynthia Gascoyne
Walton Insurance Group
Personal Lines Manager
Funders
These companies make our work possible!
consumers energy foundation
Michigan economic development corporation (mEDC)
jackson anchor initiative
the hurst foundation
the phil and pat willis foundation
bond & co
the walton insurance group
gerdau steel
true community credit union
the enterprise group of jackson
eaton aerospace corporation
securencrypt
jackson area manufacturer's association (jama)
Jackson downtown development authority
the cardinal group
orbitform
lally group
peak manufacturing
henry ford allegiance
Meridian wealth management
county national bank
lomar
Alro steel
Walters family Foundation
LRL DEI POLICY
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are critical components of a healthy and thriving workplace culture. At Lean Rocket Lab, we are committed to creating an environment that promotes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our DEI efforts focus on several key areas, including:
1 Recruitment and Hiring: We believe that diversity is essential to innovation and success. To that end, we actively seek to recruit and hire a diverse team of individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We also strive to eliminate bias in our hiring practices and promote equity in opportunities.
2 Training and Education: We provide ongoing training and education to our team members to increase their awareness and understanding of DEI issues. We also encourage open and honest communication about these issues to promote a culture of inclusion and respect.
3 Policies and Practices: We have policies and practices in place that promote fairness, equity, and inclusion. We regularly review and update these policies to ensure that they align with our values and goals.
4 Community Engagement: We actively engage with our local community to promote DEI initiatives and support organizations that share our values. We believe that by working together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
At Lean Rocket Lab, we understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are ongoing efforts that require continuous attention and improvement. We are committed to being a leader in DEI and fostering a workplace culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all individuals.