Connections with business and industry are extremely crucial to the success of our program and services. We rely on representatives from many companies to provide financial support, arrange volunteer support, offer employment opportunities, and supply certification advice/credibility, management expertise and much more. Without the support of many companies, our organization would not be as strong as it is currently.

The Michigan Association is proud to have a dynamic group of individuals serving as its Business Advisory Board. These individuals are instrumental in obtaining additional financial support for the organization as well as assisting with management issues. The Business Advisory Board Members are:

Karl I. Bell, Chairman Senior Vice President Detroit Investment Fund	CharMaine Hines, Secretary Development Coordinator Business Professionals of America
Maurice S. Henderson State Director Business Professionals of America	Barbara J. Patton Director of Community Relations Aramark, Inc.
Lee McDonald Account Executive Pearson Digital Learning	Ronald V. Reed Board Member Emeritus Vice-President Pitney Bowes, Inc.