CADIA in Livonia presented Glenn Stevens Jr., executive director at MICHauto, with its 2023 CADIA Power of One Award.
CADIA was founded in 2017 and its mission is to double the number of diverse leaders in the automotive industry by 2030. Recipients of the Power of One Award are selected by CADIA staff in recognition of particularly outstanding leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive and transportation industry.
For the past 14 years Stevens’ career has been focused on serving membership-based organizations, communities, and economic development across Michigan. As executive director of MICHauto, Stevens provides strategic direction and leadership to MICHauto in its role as the statewide industry association to promote, grow, and retain Michigan’s automotive and next-generation mobility industries.
“Glenn is a natural choice for the Power of One Award,” says Cheryl Thompson, founder and CEO of CADIA. “He has long been a powerful advocate for the advancement of DEI in our industry, encouraging companies and leaders to become more inclusive. Additionally, Glenn has been an essential part of CADIA’s foundation. We are extremely grateful for his ongoing support and are thrilled to be able to honor him.”
He also serves as vice president for automotive and mobility initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber. He was a member of CADIA’s first advisory board and is a co-founder of the CADIA CEO Coalition for Change.
