Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors represents best-in-class leaders from across Michigan’s private and public sectors. Each member is committed to developing an emerging workforce that Michigan employers can be proud to hire.
Jeff Swears
Chair
Jeff Swears serves as Vice President for Finance and CFO at Alma College, a private college located in the middle of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. He is also co-founder and CFO of Essata Technologies ...
Barbara Anderson
Secretary
Barbara Anderson received a B.S. degree in biology from Cornell University in 1979 and her Juris Doctorate Degree (cum laude) from the University of Toledo in 1986. During law school, Barb was admitted to...
Justice Maura Corrigan
Emeritus Board Member
The Honorable Maura Corrigan served as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from 2004 through 2011. A graduate of Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan and the University of Detroit Law School, Chief Justice Corrigan got her legal start clerking in the Michigan Court of Appeals...
Orrin Bailey
Orrin Bailey joined the Kinexus team as Chief Financial Officer beginning in 2017. Prior to Kinexus, Orrin served as the CEO of the UPWARD Talent Council – the Michigan Works! for the Upper Peninsula...
Roger Curtis
Roger Curtis is a results-driven, thoughtful leader with a significant understanding of the required coordination and cooperation of talent between employers and educators. Roger is the newly named...
Dr. Sarah Elmouchi
Dr. Sarah Elmouchi received both her undergraduate degree and her medical degree from the University of Michigan. She completed her pediatric and chief residencies...
Todd Gustafson
Todd Gustafson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kinexus, has transformed the non-profit organization into a nationally recognized, leading-edge business, workforce, and community development asset impacting...
Vail Harding
Vail Harding currently is President of Vail Rubber Works, Inc., a fifth-generation family corporation located in St. Joseph, Michigan. In his role, Vail...
Sam Singh
Sam Singh received a B.S. degree in history from Michigan State University in 1994. Shortly after graduating, Sam enrolled in the Michigan Political Leadership Fellowship Program at Michigan State University...
Kevin Stotts
Kevin Stotts serves as President of Talent 2025, an organization driven to ensuring a diverse and talented workforce for West Michigan...
John Kaczynski
John L. Kaczynski serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs at Saginaw Valley State University. In his role, he interfaces and lobbies on behalf of SVSU...
Tarence Wheeler
Tarence Wheeler is a highly respected professional with over 20 years of experience in community relations and philanthropic activities, specializing in community and corporate...
Vicky Kruslemsky
Vicky Kruslemsky serves as the Chief Talent Officer of Commonwealth Associates Inc. Commonwealth is ranked among the Top 10 Engineering Design Firms...
George Saleeby
George Saleeby is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Swing- Lo Suspended Scaffold Company. Prior to taking over the helm at Swing-Lo...
Joya Harris
Joya Harris is Senior Vice President, Group Account Director, General Motors at Leo Burnett Detroit. She is a senior marketing professional with a proven track record for building successful brands...
Shani Penn
Shani Penn has over 12 years of corporate experience and over 8 years of community service experience in the city of Detroit. She served as a senior strategy advisor for Governor Rick Snyder...
Brian Balasia
Brian Balasia is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Digerati, a Detroit- based software development and process improvement firm. Brian is responsible for directing the company's vision...