Recognition and congratulations are in order for the Kinexus Group of Southwest Michigan. The organization recently won two statewide awards for its work to improve our community.
In a news release, Kinexus CEO Todd Gustafson said making an impact is about thinking big.
“Show me an organization that is making an impact, and I’ll show you a board that is strategic, engaged, and thinking big. We are thankful for the council that our board provides and would not be accepting the Board of Excellence Award without their support.”
The full release from Kinexus follows.
Kinexus Group brought home two statewide awards last week, following the Michigan Works! Association Annual Conference in Detroit. The Michigan Works! Association presented the Board of Excellence Award to the Kinexus Group team and the Shining Star Award to Josh Cosner.
The Board of Excellence Award was given to the workforce development board of the year, Kinexus Group, for serving as an exemplary ambassador for the Michigan Works! system through their innovative and transformational approach to community impact and the Shining Star Award to Josh Cosner
“On behalf of the Kinexus Group Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Michigan Works! Association for this award,” said Kinexus Group Board Chair, George Saleeby. “Our workforce development board is honored to receive this award for our creative approach to solving complex challenges, our diversified funding model, and our ability to meet unmet demand through our family of organizations.”
“Show me an organization that is making an impact, and I’ll show you a board that is strategic, engaged, and thinking big,” said President and CEO of Kinexus Group, Todd Gustafson. “We are thankful for the council that our board provides and would not be accepting the Board of Excellence Award without their support. It’s fitting this is the second time the board has received this honor. They have consistently provided excellent leadership and most importantly they have always challenged us to do more for the individuals, businesses, and communities we serve across Michigan,” added Gustafson.
Josh Cosner, Chief Information Officer at Kinexus Group was awarded the Michigan Works! Shining Star Award by the Michigan Works! Association for going above and beyond to help job seekers and employers in Southwestern Michigan and across the state. The award celebrates team members who, through dedication and outstanding contributions to workforce development, personify the Michigan Works! mission.
“Since 2010, Josh has been involved with nearly all aspects of the organization and has become a trusted advisor to all of us as on so many important aspects of the organization as Chief Information Officer of Kinexus Group,” said President and CEO, Todd Gustafson. “It was an honor to celebrate Josh at the Annual Conference because he truly embodies a culture of caring and always puts our mission, team and peers first.”
