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Henry Ford Allegiance Health

Teshna Thomas

Provide leadership and direction for the community outreach initiatives for the hospital. Develop, organize and manage strategies for community outreach, corporate and governmental affairs. Create and implement innovative promotional plans and events with a focus on building customer relationships. Work with hospital leadership to improve community loyalty and engagement.

Malik Goodwin

GWJ, LLC

GWJ is an economic development consulting firm that provides advisory services and program support to help its clients achieve job growth and sustainable solutions for the people they serve, and the environments that live, work and play.

Carolyn Duncan

American 1 Credit Union - Jackson, MI

Carolyn is a graduate of Baker College, where she received her undergraduate degree in Business Management and Marketing. She has been with American 1 Credit Union since November of 2021 and brings over 20 years of retail management experience, including Five Below, Bath and Body Works, and American Eagle Outfitters. Carolyn has strong skills in customer experience, professional development, sales generation, expense control, and profit growth.

Felicia Carter

Shorties Sweets Eats and Treats

Shorties Sweets Eats and Treats is a catering business located in Jackson Michigan. What started as a hobby has expanded into a small business, offering a variety of food and dessert services. Shorties offers more than just sweets and will be opening a custom food truck this summer 2022.

Scott Fleming

Jackson Anchor Initiative

Fleming has been engaged in economic development and commercial real estate for over 25 years. He has led strategic planning efforts for large metropolitan areas, small communities, professional associations and nonprofit organizations.

Sheila M. Everts, MA

TRUE Community Credit Union

Currently, I provide financial education to the community. I have taught at a local college, provided education to others to obtain their first home, increased credit scores and life skills. In addition, I have over 25 yrs. of owning several businesses, such as Mortgage companies, Real Estate Investing, Sports Bar, 24-hr gym, Furniture Store, and other small endeavors.

Amanda Loveland

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

Amanda is the Founder of Michigan Tribe, a nonprofit which provides events and funding for female entrepreneurs in Jackson County. She launched an online school for entrepreneurs in 2013, and has worked in manufacturing, skilled trades youth programming, and marketing and business consulting.

Martha Fuerstenau

American 1 Credit Union - Jackson, MI

Martha is a graduate of both Alma College, where she received her undergraduate degree, and the University of Michigan, where she attended the Stephen M Ross School of Business for her Master of Business Administration. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Henry Ford Allegiance Health, on the Board of Directors for the Jackson County Economic Development Corporation, and on the Executive Committee for The Enterprise Group Board of Directors.

Sarah Richmond

Dawn Foods

Multi-faceted work experience in business, nonprofit, and education fields. Currently manage international Corporate Giving Program. Skilled writer and collaborator.