January-February 2018
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Technology, Human Element Need to be Jointly Considered
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MotorCities National Heritage Area Wins National Park Service Award
The Detroit-based MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership, in conjunction with partners Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Windsor, have been awarded a Partnership Award from the director of the National Park Service (NPS) for the Find Your Road Trip tourism guide.
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O’Keefe Promotes 2 to Senior Leadership
Bloomfield Hills-based financial and strategic advisory firm O’Keefe which specializes in enterprise consulting, litigation support, strategic advisory, turnaround, and restructuring, has announced the promotion of Matthew Rizzo to director and Griffin Wagner to senior associate.
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David Praet Named Director of Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors
Troy-based investment firm Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors has promoted David Praet to director.
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Kerr Russell adds Robert Anderson, Kenneth Lombardo as New Partners
Detroit law firm Kerr Russell has announced that Robert S. Anderson and Kenneth R. Lombardo have been selected to become partners of the firm, effective Jan. 1.
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Harness Dickey Elects Three New Principals in its Troy Office
Troy-based law firm Harness Dickey has announced that patent attorneys Kiyoshi Kozu, Timothy Martin, and Steven Wangerow have been named newly elected principals for 2018. All three attorneys work in the firm’s metro Detroit headquarters.
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Butzel Long Attorney Jennifer Dukarski Achieves IEEE Senior Member Level Status
Detroit-based full-service law firm Butzel Long’s attorney and shareholder Jennifer Dukarski was awarded the distinction of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Senior member status, which is the highest grade for which IEEE members can apply.
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Giffels Webster Names Chris Asiala Partner
Detroit-headquartered consulting firm Giffels Webster has named Chris Asiala as the company’s newest partner.
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Valassis Names Cindy Walker Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Livonia-based consumer analysis firm Valassis has appointed Cindy Walker to senior vice president, human resources.
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Three Dickinson Wright Attorneys in Detroit & Troy Elected as Members
Detroit-based Dickinson Wright, a general practice business law firm, has announced that three new member attorneys, Salina Hamilton, Jared Smith, and Robert Zora, have been elected to the firm’s Detroit and Troy offices, effective Jan. 1.
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Rehmann Financial Names Douglas Barber Principal
Troy-based Rehmann Financial, a fully integrated financial services firm of certified public accountants and consultants, wealth advisors, and corporate investigators, today announced the promotion of Douglas Barber to principal in the firm’s Jackson office.
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Stoneridge Inc. Appoints Thomas M. Dono Jr. to Chief Legal Officer
Novi-based Stoneridge Inc. has announced the appointment of Thomas M. Dono Jr. to chief legal officer, effective January 8. The internal legal function for the company has been led by David Jaffe, principal of Jafffe Counsel, on an interim-basis over the last year and will continue as responsibilities are transitioned to Dono.
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Melanie Barrett Joins Level One Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Farmington Hills-based Level One Bank has announced the selection of Melanie Barrett as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Serving as a member of the executive leadership team, Barrett will lead the human resources department with a focus on strategic organizational planning including talent acquisition, training and development, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and more.
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2018 Auto Dealership Consumer Guide
Among some 221 individual dealerships in the five-county region, the overall value of 362,346 cars and trucks sold or leased from Nov. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2017 was $12.7 billion*, a gain of 14.8 percent over prior year totals. Adding in servicing-related activity, the estimated annual value was $18.5 billion, according to economist David Littmann.
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Dr. Nicholas Gilpin Named Chief Medical Officer of Beaumont Grosse Pointe
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe has appointed Dr. Nicholas Gilpin, an infectious disease specialist, to chief medical officer. Dr. Gilpin was chief fellow of infectious disease at Beaumont, Royal Oak, and became medical director of Infection Control and section head of Infectious Disease at Beaumont, Grosse Pointe in 2011.
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Michigan Venture Capital Association Appoints Mark Horne as Chairman of its Board of Directors
Ann Arbor-based Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for the venture capital and angel investor community in Michigan, announced today that Mark Horne, Plymouth Growth Partners CEO and managing partner, has been appointed chairman of the organization’s board of directors.
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Gemini Risk Partners Purchased by Legal Malpractice Insurance Professionals
Located in Bloomfield Hills, lawyers and insurance professionals David Kramer and Theodore Nittis have announced the launch of Gemini Risk Partners as an independent professional liability insurance brokerage. Formerly employee-owners at Oswald Companies, Kramer and Nittis will continue their affiliation with Oswald for certain insurance business.
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Collins Einhorn Farrell Announces the Addition of Attorney Ticara D. Hendley
Southfield-headquartered Collins Einhorn Farrell has announced the addition of attorney Ticara D. Hendley to its firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group. Hendley worked as a judicial law clerk in the Third Judicial Court of Michigan, Civil Division with the honorable Leslie Kim Smith before joining the firm.
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United Road Services Appoint David M. Gann as Chief Financial Officer
Romulus-headquartered United Road Services have announced the appointment of David M. Gann as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 2.
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COE Press Equipment Appoints Reid Coe President
Sterling Heights-based COE Press Equipment has announced the appointment of Reid Coe to president. Coe replaces Hunter Coe who vacated the position in September to become CEO as he replaced their father John Coe.
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Concorde Holdings Hires Noel Bartlett as Senior Accounting Assistant
Livonia-based Concorde Holdings, Inc., a private firm offering a full spectrum of services and support for financial professionals, has announced the hiring of Noel Bartlett as a new senior accounting assistant.
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Cleary University President Jayson Boyers’ Contract Extended into 2022
Howell-based Cleary University has announced that current president and CEO Jayson Boyers, Ed.D., has been given a five-year contract extension. Appointed in 2015, he serves as the universities 10th president.
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Kraemer Design Group Promotes Team Members Jennifer Dwyer, Kevin Gurtowsky
Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group, a high-end architecture, interior design, and creative firm, has announced the promotion of Jennifer Dwyer to interior design lead and Kevin Gurtowsky to project architect.
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Dakkota Integrated Systems Appoints Mark McCauley as New COO
Brighton-based Dakkota Integrated Systems, a Tier 1 automotive component manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Mark McCauley to chief operating officer. McCauley replaces Brian McDonell who passed away suddenly in July 2017 at age 51.
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Michigan Restaurant Association Honors Roma Café Owner with Distinguished Service Award
The Lansing-based Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) awarded Janet Sossi Belcoure the Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the highest award given by the association, on January 21 at the MRA’s annual Chairman’s Dinner at the Detroit Foundation Hotel.
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LIFT Names Chris Conrardy Interim Executive Director
Detroit-based Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow (LIFT), a Manufacturing USA institute, announces today that Chris Conrardy has been named interim executive director.
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Longtime Business Journalist Jennette Smith Kotila Joins MCCI in New SVP Role
MCCI, an integrated marketing agency, Feb. 6 announced the hiring of longtime business journalist Jennette Smith Kotila as senior vice president/client relations.
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Todd Potter Joins Level One Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Sales
Level One Bank, a leading community bank in Michigan, has announced the hiring of Todd Potter as vice president of Mortgage Sales.
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Former Microsoft Senior Executive John Fikany Joins OpTech Board of Directors and Executive Committee
OpTech, a Troy-based IT, engineering, healthcare, and financial solutions provider, Feb. 6 announced that John Fikany, who formerly held vice president positions at Microsoft, Oracle Corp., and Quicken Loans, was appointed to OpTech’s Board of Directors.
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Thomas M. Schehr Named Director of Dykema’s Financial Industry Group
Dykema, a national law firm, Feb. 6 announced that Thomas M. Schehr has been named director of the firm’s Financial Industry Group. Schehr replaced Ed Weil, who was appointed to Dykema’s Executive Board.
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BBG, Inc., a Full-Service Commercial Real Estate Consulting Firm, Names Christopher Maharg a Director in Detroit
Dallas-based BBG Inc., a full-service commercial real estate consulting firm specializing in valuations and engineering services, has announced the hiring of Christopher Maharg as a director in Detroit.
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Big Boy Restaurants International LLC Names David Crawford CEO
Warren-based Big Boy Restaurants International LLC has announced David Crawford chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1. Crawford replaces Keith Sirois, who retired at the end of 2017.
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Ross Mortgage Corp. Appoints Toni Thwaites Branch Manager of New Birmingham Location
Troy-based Ross Mortgage Corp., a regional, full-service residential mortgage lender, Feb. 6 announced the appointment of Toni Thwaites as a branch manager of the company’s new Birmingham location.
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Ascension Michigan Names New Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
Ascension Michigan yesterday announced the appointment of Charles Husson as market chief medical officer and Gay Landstrom as market chief nursing officer.
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Huron Capital Adds Scott Hauncher as Partner and Promotes James Mahoney and David Reynolds to Senior Partner
Detroit-based Huron Capital has announced the hiring of a new partner, Scott Hauncher, and the promotion of James Mahoney and David Reynolds, both long-time employees of Huron, to senior partners.
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Attorney Christopher M. Trebilcock Joins Clark Hill’s Detroit Office
Clark Hill, a multidisciplinary, national law firm, has announced the appointment of labor and employment attorney Christopher M. Trebilcock to the firm’s Detroit office as a member in the Labor & Employment Practice Group.
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SEG Automotive Appoints Jon Husby President
Novi-based SEG Automotive North America has announced the appointment of Jon Husby as president. Husby previously served as vice president and general manager of Customer Business Units for Harman International in Novi.
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Butzel Long Elects Joshua J. Chinsky and Michael C. Decker Shareholders
Butzel Long has announced that attorneys Joshua J. Chinsky and Michael C. Decker have been elected as shareholders. Both Chinsky and Decker were previously associate attorneys.
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Oakland University Names Michael Westfall VP For University Advancement
Rochester-based Oakland University has announced the appointment of Michael J. Westfall to vice president for university advancement, effective March 1 pending board approval.
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Merger Creates New Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Team
Merrill Lynch has announced the creation of the Locniskar Pursel Bucher Biddinger Group, formed from the merger of two private wealth advisor groups, the Locniskar Group and Pursel Bucher Group. The new team is based in Troy.
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Sachse Construction Announces Louis Goldhaber As Chief Of Staff
Detroit-based Sachse Construction, a commercial construction management firm, has announced the appointment of Louis Goldhaber as the company’s first-ever chief of staff.
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Barton Malow Announces New Executive Leadership Team
Michigan-based Barton Malow Co. has announced its new team of executive leaders as part of the firm’s reorganization effort. With the exception of Ryan Maibach, president and CEO, the entire executive leadership team has new roles: Chuck Binkowski is COO, Alex Ivanikiw is LIFTbuild managing director, Lars Luedeman is CFO, Tom Porter is executive vice president, and MaryAnn Kanary is chief legal officer. The new team was chosen in an effort to advance the firm through acquisitions, investments, and a business model.
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NextEnergy Announces Saber President And CEO, Durkin COO
Detroit-based NextEnergy, a technology accelerator, Wednesday announced the appointment of Jim Saber to president and CEO, effective March 2. Saber led NextEnergy’s business development and technology commercialization efforts since 2004. Saber replaces Jean Redfield, who will rejoin Fordsell Machine Products, a precision machining manufactory firm she co-owns with her husband. She will continue to work in the entrepreneurial ecosystem serving as faculty for the national labs’ innovation training courses.
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Rachel Tronstein Stewart Named New Detroit Board Chair
New Detroit Inc., a racial justice organization, announced Wednesday that Rachel Tronstein Stewart, president of Gardner-White Furniture, has been chosen by the organization’s board as its new chair. Tronstein Stewart succeeds William Taubman, who served as board chair for the past eight years.
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Lumen Detroit Names New General Manager and Kitchen Manager
Lumen Detroit, slated to open this spring as Beacon Park’s anchor restaurant, yesterday announced Sarah Stricher as general manager and William Hollie as kitchen manager. Owners Norman and Bonnie LePage made the announcement. The restaurant will be located at 1903 Grand River in Detroit and will offer craft fare, a large beer list, and an alfresco dining experience. The restaurant will include a green rooftop dining space that features views of Beacon Park and the city skyline.
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Power On
A digital platform for streetlights enhances entertainment and emergency responses.
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Patently Successful
At 23 years old, Ford engineer Victoria Schein holds nine patents.
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Peas and Profits
After growing up in Grosse Pointe Woods, Adam Lowry moved to California and launched two businesses centered on sustainability.
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Riding in the Clouds
Roseville’s RCO Engineering is gaining a foothold in the aircraft seating industry.
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PDA: Q&A Kyle Lindenboom
The E-Interview Kyle Lindenboom, Senior Account Planner, Latcha + Associates, Farmington Hills
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Rags and Riches
After losing control of his company, a CEO mounts a comeback.
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Craft Work
After starting out in a garage, GLW in Detroit now designs and builds retail environments around the world.
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Change Agent
As the automotive and technology sectors stand at the precipice of a brave new world of autonomous and connected vehicles, Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors Co., won’t allow the automaker to take a back seat to anyone.
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Horse Power
Former teacher David Silver teaches students how to ride and care for horses with nonprofit organization.
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Mobility Front
When it comes to mobility, Michigan is a global leader in autonomous, connected, electrified, and shared vehicle technology, but can it stay ahead of the pack?
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My Dance with Cancer
How the big “C” made me a better businessman.
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Under The Hood
Continental Motors Co. supplied horsepower to independent automakers before taking to the air.
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Charge Alert
New battery-electric platforms, along with the promise of solid-state technology, are powering the emerging autonomous vehicle industry, but reaching a critical mass will have to wait for the next energy crisis.
Avatar, Anyone?
When it comes to cars, the future is here. Well, almost.
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Test Track
The American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township.
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Supper For Meals
Trio demonstrates how to plan and choreograph a unique fundraiser set in a historic mansion undergoing a multimillion-dollar restoration.
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Real World
Oakland University president has big plans for students and graduates.
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Big Three Executives: General Motors Co. 2018
In the third quarter of 2017, GM posted third-quarter losses of almost $3 billion, compared to profits of $2.8 billion during the same period in 2016. The losses were largely the result of one-time charges covering the sale of its Opel/Vauxhall brands in Europe.
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Big Three Executives: Ford Motor Co. 2018
Relying largely on the sales of trucks and SUVs, including the iconic F-Series trucks, Ford saw a 63 percent boost in third quarter profits compared to a year ago. The $1.6 billion in earnings came almost exclusively from North American operations.
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Big Three Executives: FCA 2018
FCA posted third quarter profits in 2017, bringing in almost $1.1 billion, an increase of some 50 percent over the same period in 2016. The third quarter followed a strong second quarter, where the automaker earned $1.4 billion, more than double the amount from the same period in 2016.
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DBusiness Breakfast Series: Automotive
The February 8th DBusiness Breakfast Series featured keynote speaker George Lenyo, office managing partner of EY Detroit. This month’s topic was Automotive, a discussion on the changing workforce: moving from the gig economy to the machine economy. Lenyo provided a view of the workplace changes that leaders need to start understanding and embracing including The Gig Economy, Automation and Diversity.
