Nate Harrington
Name Nate Harrington Company/Organization Conybeare Law Office What Does Your Company/Organization Do? I am a personal injury lawyer at Conybeare Law Office. We represent individuals against insurance companies. Insurance companies have every advantage. They have the money,
Howard Tuthill
Name Howard Tuthill Company/Organization Iron Shoe Distillery What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We are a craft distillery producing a variety of spirits and liqueurs. We also have a full service restaurant at the distillery. Age 34 Accomplishments
Josh Kirshman
Name Josh Kirshman Company/Organization United Way of Southwest Michigan What Does Your Company/Organization Do? United Way of Southwest Michigan fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. We have the influence
Vincent DesJardins
Name Vincent DesJardins Company/Organization Southwest Michigan Regional Airport What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We serve as the aerial gateway to Michigan’s Great Southwest. Providing a safe all-season, all-weather airport for sport, business, military and emergency aviation needs.
Martha Thieneman
Name Martha Thieneman Company/Organization Readiness Center What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Readiness Center provides a variety of educational opportunities for families in Benton Harbor. We strive to deliver programs in a safe and nurturing environment where
Emily Szymkiewicz
Name Emily Szymkiewicz Company/Organization United Federal Credit Union What Does Your Company/Organization Do? United Federal Credit Union is one of the most trusted financial institutions in Southwest Michigan. We are the place our Members turn to keep
John C. Sams IV
Name John C. Sams IV Company/Organization The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor has been helping kids aged 6–18 create Great Futures. In
Paul Jancha, Jr.
Name Paul Jancha, Jr. Company/Organization Berrien County Public Defender Office What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We represent indigent adult individuals facing criminal charges in Berrien County. Age 36 Accomplishments Respondent skipped this question What else do you
Amber Layman
Name Amber Layman Company/Organization Dugout Dolls & Whirlpool Corp What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Dugout Dolls is a fast pitch softball training organization with emphasis on teaching our athletes the importance of civic engagement, leadership, and softball
Lauren Kniebes
Name Lauren Kniebes Company/Organization Lazy Ballerina Winery What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We produce wine, cider and spirits (coming soon!) made with grapes and fruit grown here in Southwest Michigan. Our production facility is located in Benton
Josh Frazee
Name Josh Frazee Company/Organization Frazee Team & The Real Help Foundation What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Frazee Team helps clients buy & sell property throughout Southwest Michigan! Helping people make their dreams of owning a home
Amanda Rowland
Name Amanda Rowland Company/Organization Whirlpool Corporation What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Whirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 77,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research
Brian Smith
Name Brian Smith Company/Organization Edward Jones What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We help clients plan and invest so they can retire well, provide choice of quality care for loved ones, and leave an impactful legacy. Age 32
Traci Burton
Name Traci Burton Company/Organization Benton Harbor Area Schools What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Benton Harbor Area Schools is a public school system, serving students in Kindergarten-12th grade Age 25 Accomplishments Founded Traci Burton & Associates—mission-driven multicultural marketing
Mary Deneau Nykamp
Name Mary Deneau Nykamp Company/Organization Wightman What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Wightman is a team of more than 130 interdisciplinary
Sonya Blanzy
Name Sonya Blanzy Company/Organization Youth Solutions What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Youth Solutions offers opportunity pathways to education and employment success for Michigan’s most vulnerable youth, helping nearly 16,000 young people along the pathway to education and
Tyler Dotson
Name Tyler Dotson Company/Organization City of Watervliet What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The City of Watervliet provides an array of services to residents and visitors alike. Our goal is to offer the best quality services in the
Laura Starks
Name Laura Starks Company/Organization Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We are a funeral home and cremation service. We also help with after-funeral luncheons, and design monuments. Age 28 Accomplishments Co-chair
Mandy McDonald
Name Mandy McDonald Company/Organization M Squared Modern Hair What Does Your Company/Organization Do? M Squared Modern Hair is a Full Service Salon, choosing to use John Paul Mitchell Systems products because they believe so strongly in what
Elliott Berlin
Name Elliott Berlin Company/Organization Varnum LLP What Does Your Company/Organization Do? I am a corporate attorney at Varnum LLP. I assist individuals, companies, and financial institutions with mergers and acquisitions, lending transactions, real estate transactions, and day-to-day