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

Gregory D. Cragel, MBA
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Terry Gallagher
Communications Director
The Ecology Center

Stacey A. Gray, CTFA, JD
Former Senior Trust Officer
Bank of America/U.S. Trust Private Wealth Management.

CharMaine Hines, Secretary
Development Coordinator
Business Professionals of America

Maurice S. Henderson
State Director
Business Professionals of America

Barbara J. Patton
Chief Service Officer
Mayor's Office, City of Detroit

Lee McDonald, Board Member Emeritus
Account Executive
Pearson Digital Learning

Ronad V. Reed, Board Member Emeritus
Vice-President
Pitney Bowes, Inc.