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 is a performance-driven, strategic leader with significant financial acumen and proven success in complex, international and highly competitive business environments. Jeff started his...
Elaine Wood
Vice Chair
Elaine Wood has 42 years of experience in education, management and strategic leadership in both the public and private sectors. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Networks Northwest...
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...
Dr. Derrick Coleman
Dr. Derrick Coleman is the Superintendent of River Rouge School District, located in Wayne County. Since taking over the leadership role in 2012, the school district...
Edythe Copeland
Edythe, "Edee," Copeland is the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Area Michigan Works!, one of 16 Michigan Works! agencies throughout the state, and recognized locally, statewide, and nationally as a model...
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 serves as Director of Operations for Vail Rubber Works, Inc., a fifth-generation family corporation located in St. Joseph, Michigan. In his role, Vail...
Greg Pitoniak
Mr. Pitoniak is a lifetime Michigan resident and has been deeply committed to public service, particularly in Southeast Michigan. He joined Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) as...
George Saleeby
George Saleeby is Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Swing-Lo Suspended Scaffold Company in Covert, Michigan. Prior to taking over the helm...
Kevin Stotts
Kevin Stotts serves as President of Talent 2025, an organization driven to ensuring a diverse and talented workforce for West Michigan...