Ann Arbor SPARK

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Ann Arbor SPARK Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kenton Hines Kenton Hines Evanston, Illinois Details
Kenton Hines's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job 2016 MBA Candidate at Kellogg School of Management
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Xylem Inc.  October 2014 - June 2015
Xylem Inc.  March 2011 - October 2014
Ultralife Corporation  June 2009 - August 2009
Ultralife Corporation  June 2008 - August 2008
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Product Design, CAD, Pro Engineer, PPAP, Materials Science, Material Selection, Scanning Electron..., Optical Microscopy, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Manual Testing, Materials, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Engineering

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Business Strategy

University of Michigan   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE), Materials Science & Engineering

John H. Yang John H. Yang Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
John H. Yang's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2008 - June 2008
Job RLP Associate at Comcast/NBC Universal
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Comcast/NBCUniversal  August 2014 - Present
Vayner RSE   May 2014 - July 2014
LearnSprout   September 2013 - December 2013
Detroit Venture Partners  May 2013 - August 2013
New Profit Inc.  October 2010 - August 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc.   July 2008 - October 2010
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2008 - June 2008
NBCUniversal, Inc.   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Strategic Financial..., Leadership, Strategy, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Venture Capital, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Private Equity, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Analytics, Call Centers

Education
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
MBA, Entrepreneurial Management, with Honors

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
BBA, Corporate Strategy, with High Distinction

Emily J. Gause Emily J. Gause Oakland, California Details
Emily J. Gause's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Connector, Communicator, and Business Growth Professional
Industry Automotive
Experience
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)   July 2015 - Present
Chrysler Group LLC  June 2014 - July 2015
Chrysler Group LLC  October 2013 - June 2014
Chrysler  December 2012 - October 2013
Chrysler  June 2012 - December 2012
Federal Reserve System  June 2011 - August 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2010 - August 2010
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Data Analysis, Product Launch, Communication, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Management, Program Management, Supply Chain, Vehicles, Human Resources, Recruiting, Finance, Business Development, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Analysis

Education
Howard University   2008 — 2012
BA, Economics

Brendan Banker Brendan Banker Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Brendan Banker's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2015 - Present
Job INOS Technologies Intern at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Business Supplies and Equipment
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2015 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2014 - August 2014
Greenheck Fan Corporation  January 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Solidworks, Product Innovation, Product Design, Quick Thinker, Organizational..., Inventor Software, UGS NX5, AutoCAD, Creative Solutions, Communication Skills, Research and Development

Education
Michigan Technological University   2011 — 2014
Mechanical Engineering

Vincent Genise Vincent Genise Greater Detroit Area Details
Vincent Genise's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience September 2010 - March 2011
Job Senior Manager, Parts Quality Engineering Americas
Industry Automotive
Experience
Nissan North America, Inc.   October 2011 - Present
NMB Technologies  April 2011 - September 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   September 2010 - March 2011
NSK Corporation  January 2007 - September 2010
Hayes Lemmerz International  2004 - 2006
Citation Corporation  1997 - 2004
Nissan Technical Center North America  1989 - 1997

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Leadership, APQP, Six Sigma, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, Vehicles, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing..., 5S, DFMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Supplier Quality, TS16949, Toyota Production System, Quality Management, Powertrain, DMAIC, ISO/TS 16949

Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business   1998 — 2000
MBA, Management

University of Michigan
BSE-ME, Mechanical Engineering

Kayla Ulrich Kayla Ulrich Greater Chicago Area Details
Kayla Ulrich's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job Health & Benefits Specialist at Aon
Industry Insurance
Experience
Aon  July 2015 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2015 - April 2015
Fiscal Choice Consulting, LLC   June 2014 - August 2014
World Business Chicago  May 2014 - May 2014
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  May 2012 - August 2013
North Shore Racket Club   2009 - 2012
Language Stars  2008 - 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Group Management, Qualitative Research, Academic Writing, SPSS, Database Management, Team Leadership, ArcGIS

Education
University of Michigan   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Public Policy

New Trier High School   2007 — 2011
High School

Tyler Paxton Tyler Paxton Greater Detroit Area Details
Tyler Paxton's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience March 2010 - January 2011
Job Founder at Are You a Human
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Are You a Human  April 2010 - Present
University of Michigan Ross School of Business  August 2009 - April 2011
Assured Technology Services   June 2005 - March 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   March 2010 - January 2011
Autoliv  April 2007 - March 2009
Autoliv  February 2005 - March 2009

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2009 — 2011
MBA

Oakland University   2004 — 2007
B.S., Management Information Systems

Britany Affolter-Caine Britany Affolter-Caine Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Britany Affolter-Caine's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience June 2011 - July 2012
Job Program Manager at University Research Corridor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University Research Corridor   August 2012 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2011 - July 2012
Affolter-Caine Consulting   September 2010 - May 2011
Detroit Regional Chamber  April 2009 - September 2010
The Brookings Institution  June 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Project Management, Grant Writing, Management, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Program Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Team Building

Education
University of Michigan   2000 — 2007
PhD, Higher Education Policy

Wright State University   1997 — 2000
M.Ed, M.S., Secondary Education, Economics

Wittenberg University   1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science

Wellington High School   1989 — 1992

David C. Bloom David C. Bloom Greater Detroit Area Details
David C. Bloom's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2008 - January 2009
Job Entrepreneur
Industry Program Development
Experience
Ross School of Business, Center for Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance   September 2008 - Present
Factotem   December 1995 - Present
FoveOR   December 2014 - May 2015
Hygieia   March 2009 - November 2012
Factotem   June 2000 - June 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2008 - January 2009
MineTech   July 2004 - December 2008
Optimization Group   May 2002 - August 2007
Safe Travel LLC   November 2001 - December 2004
Ann Arbor Observer  August 1992 - May 1998

Skills
Competitive Analysis, Channel, Program Management, Turn Around Management, Contract Management, Business Intelligence, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Product Development, Product Management, Market Research, Licensing, Agile Methodologies, IM, Entrepreneurship, Cloud Computing, Business Development, Strategic Planning, IP, Due Diligence, Analytics, Brand Development, User Experience, SaaS, Mobile Devices, Venture Capital, Coaching, E-commerce, Integration, Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Outsourcing, Executive Management

Education
University of Michigan   1984 — 1985
MSE, Industrial and Operations Engineering

University of Michigan   1982 — 1983
BSE, Electrical Engineering

Oberlin College   1979 — 1981
Music Composition

Luke Bonner Luke Bonner Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Luke Bonner's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience June 2011 - December 2014
Job
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Bonner Advisory Group   December 2014 - Present
KYYBA Inc  August 2014 - Present
Letterwinners M Club   June 2015 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2011 - December 2014
City of Sterling Heights  January 2006 - June 2011
City of Taylor  June 2004 - January 2006
City of Taylor  September 2002 - June 2004
Lake Elsinore Storm  January 2002 - September 2002
City of Taylor  February 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Economic Development, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Community Development, Government, Redevelopment, Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Market Research, Sustainability, Leadership, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business Development, Public Relations, Research, Nonprofits, Grants, Strategy, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Training, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Team Building, Policy, Negotiation, Budgets, Workforce Development, Management, Project Management, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Michigan   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Eastern Michigan University   1999 — 2001
Masters in Liberal Studies, Public Adminstration and Technology

University of Michigan   1996 — 1999
· Course Work, Ross School of Business

Divine Child High School

Don Manfredi Don Manfredi Greater Detroit Area Details
Don Manfredi's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2010 - Present
Job Vice President of Marketing at Roush Performance
Industry Automotive
Experience
Roush Performance Products, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
The YES Foundation   July 2014 - Present
Lawrence Technological University  October 2006 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2010 - Present
ROUSH CleanTech  February 2014 - May 2015
ROUSH CleanTech  September 2013 - February 2014
Coherix  April 2011 - November 2012
Variation Reduction Solutions, Inc (VRSI) / Inos Automation Software   May 2008 - April 2011
Perceptron  January 1996 - April 2008

Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Strategic Leadership, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Presentation Development, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Technical Training, Team Leadership, University Teaching, Leadership Mentoring, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship..., New Business Development, Business Planning, International Business, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Management, Public Speaking, Published Author, Technology Management, Marketing Strategy, HACCP, Food Safety Management..., Negotiation, Business Development, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Automotive, Leadership, Nonprofits, Account Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Operations Management, Social Media Marketing, Value Stream Mapping, Small Business, 5S, Food Processing, Marketing Management, Program Management, Training, Consulting, Sales, Organizational...

Education
Lawrence Technological University   2003 — 2005
MBA

Michigan State University   1988 — 1992
BA, Communication

Bill Mayer Bill Mayer Greater Detroit Area Details
Bill Mayer's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Venture Catalyst Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   October 2010 - Present
Augment Capital, LLC   September 2007 - October 2010
Endurance Capital Management   May 2007 - December 2007
Ameriprise Financial  April 1997 - August 2007

Education
University of Michigan   1992 — 1994

Shamar Herron Shamar Herron Greater Detroit Area Details
Shamar Herron's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience December 2010 - December 2011
Job Workforce Development Manager at Washtenaw County
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Washtenaw County  July 2012 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   December 2010 - December 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2009 - December 2010
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2008 - December 2009
Washtenaw County  2007 - 2008
University of Michigan  2003 - 2008

Skills
Community Economic..., Positive Youth..., Youth Mentoring, Peer Mentoring, Basketball Coaching, College Basketball, Conflict Resolution, Site Selections, New Business Development, Business Development, Economic Development, Facilities Management

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1999 — 2009
MPA, Public Administration

The Ohio State University   1997 — 2004

Detroit Pershing High   1995 — 1997
Michigan Certified HS Diploma, College Prep

Katrina Campos Katrina Campos Greater Detroit Area Details
Katrina Campos's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience August 2014 - February 2015
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Oakland University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Bonner Advisory Group   May 2015 - Present
Oakland University  August 2014 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   August 2014 - February 2015
Ann Arbor SPARK   April 2012 - September 2014
Dawid & Gatti PLLC   October 2011 - April 2012
Michigan in Washington Program, University of Michigan   September 2011 - April 2012
Michigan Union Ticket Office, University Unions   September 2008 - September 2011
University of Michigan Law School  May 2010 - February 2011
U.S. Department of Justice   August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Research, Event Planning, Salesforce.com, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Spanish, Non-profits, Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Community Development, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Legal Research, Event Management, Outlook, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Editing, Strategy, Analysis, Public Relations, Business Development, Project Management

Education
Oakland University   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Michigan   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studies & Spanish

Ben Harrington Ben Harrington Ypsilanti, Michigan Details
Ben Harrington's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Analyst, Entrepreneurial Services at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   April 2014 - Present
Eastern Michigan University  May 2013 - March 2014
EMU Student Government   January 2013 - March 2014

Skills
Leadership, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Team Building, Recruiting, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Adwords, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

David Wise David Wise Greater Chicago Area Details
David Wise's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience September 2013 - May 2014
Job Business and Technology Strategist
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Deloitte Consulting  July 2014 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   September 2013 - May 2014
American Express  June 2013 - August 2013
LAN Airlines  March 2013 - May 2013
Deloitte Consulting  July 2008 - July 2012
Lockton Companies  July 2007 - January 2008

Skills
SAP, Project Execution, Accounts Payable, Business Integration, Spanish, Travel Management, International Business, International Management, Project Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Finance, Business Analysis, SAP Implementation, Retail, ERP, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Start-ups, Integration

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Kansas   2003 — 2008
BS, Finance, Spanish

Blue Valley North Highschool   1999 — 2003

Alyssa Coast Alyssa Coast Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Details
Alyssa Coast's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2009 - May 2010
Job Governor's Office of General Counsel, Department of Transportation
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of General Counsel, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania   May 2013 - April 2014
Elder Law Clinic University of Pittsburgh   January 2013 - 2013
Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County  2012 - 2012
Linderman Law   May 2010 - August 2010
Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club  August 2003 - August 2010
Ann Arbor Spark   May 2009 - May 2010
University of Michigan, Department of Political Science  January 2009 - May 2009
Michigan House of Representatives  May 2008 - August 2008
K&L Gates  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Nonprofits, LexisNexis, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

University of Michigan   2006 — 2010
BA, Public Policy, Political Science

Tel Ganesan Tel Ganesan Greater Detroit Area Details
Tel Ganesan's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience October 2012 - Present
Job President and CEO of Kyyba
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
KYYBA Inc  January 2005 - Present
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)   July 2014 - Present
Global Detroit   March 2012 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   October 2012 - Present
Astia,  January 2013 - Present
Global Talent Retention Initiative of Southeast Michigan (GTRI)   March 2012 - Present
TiE Detroit   January 2015 - Present
Kyyba Kidz Foundation   2010 - Present
Vision Tech Solutions  2005 - 2010
DaimlerChrysler  1992 - 2005

Skills
Software Development, Staff Augmentation, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Automotive, Program Management, Product Development, Six Sigma, Product Management, Vendor Management, Business Development, Manufacturing, Integration, Process Improvement, Outsourcing, Project Management, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Budgets, Negotiation, Team Building, Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Operations Management, CRM, Training, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Organizational..., Project Planning, Executive Management, Venture Capital, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Consulting, Marketing

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2012 — 2014
EMBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Wayne State University   1990 — 1991
MS, Mechanical Engineering

Oklahoma State University   1989 — 1989
MS, Mechanical Engineering

"College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai"   1984 — 1988
BE, Mechanical Engineering

Carly Grob Carly Grob San Francisco, California Details
Carly Grob's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience February 2012 - August 2012
Job Current Planner at City and County of San Francisco
Industry Real Estate
Experience
City and County of San Francisco  March 2014 - Present
Apple  November 2013 - March 2014
Seedling Projects  July 2013 - September 2013
Michigan Engaging Community through the Classroom   November 2012 - July 2013
Peter Allen and Associates   May 2013 - May 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   February 2012 - August 2012
Cafe Habana/Blue Tractor   August 2010 - February 2012

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Grants, Fundraising, Urban Planning, Public Speaking, Program Management, Research, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Social Media, Government, Volunteer Management, Data Analysis

Education
University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

University of Michigan   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

University of Michigan   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Michelle Crumm Michelle Crumm Greater Detroit Area Details
Michelle Crumm's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2004 - January 2010
Job CEO/Owner Present Value
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Present Value   September 2011 - Present
Emerson School  July 2011 - Present
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation  July 2010 - Present
MiPlace, LLC   January 2007 - Present
Eastern Michigan University  2015 - 2015
Eastern Michigan University  2015 - 2015
Arbor Hospice  2009 - October 2011
Adaptive Materials, Inc.   October 1999 - February 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   2004 - January 2010
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum  2008 - 2010

Skills
Executive Coaching, Management Consulting, Leadership Mentoring, Entrepreneur, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Executive Development, Alternative Energy, Business Development, Business Strategy, Consulting, Coaching, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Fundraising, Executive Management, Leadership Development, Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Personal Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Small Business, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Venture Capital, Public Speaking, Mentoring

Education
Purdue University   1989 — 1994
BS, Accounting

University of Michigan
MBA, 1999

Donna Doleman Donna Doleman Greater Detroit Area Details
Donna Doleman's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Senior VicePresident, Operations and Communications at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2014 - Present
Natural Kids ®   January 2007 - Present
DLA Group, LLC   January 2007 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2011 - January 2014
Michigan SBTDC   2008 - 2011
Pfizer  2000 - 2007
Detroit Medical Center  1995 - 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Business, Market Research, Green Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Training, Business Development, Small Business, Nonprofits, Leadership, Marketing, Management, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Organizational..., Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, Program Management, Public Relations, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Public Speaking, Analysis, Coaching, Budgets, Business Strategy, Change Management, Business Planning, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Project Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking

Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management   1991 — 1993
MBA, Health Care Management

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1987 — 1991
BS, Health Care Management

Hardaway high school

Hardaway high school

Hardaway high school

C.J. Lee C.J. Lee Greater Detroit Area Details
C.J. Lee's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2010 - November 2010
Job Director of Program Personnel Men's Basketball at University of Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
University of Michigan  June 2013 - Present
University of Michigan  November 2010 - June 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2010 - November 2010
Rick Snyder for Michigan Committee   May 2009 - April 2010
Xerox Corporation  June 2007 - August 2007
Xerox Corporation  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Media Relations, Business Development, Marketing, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Economic Development, Event Planning, Time Management, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Finance, Nonprofits, Leadership

Education
University of Michigan - Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy   2008 — 2010
MPP, Masters of Public Policy

University of Michigan   2006 — 2008
BA, Political Science

Kelsey Kruzel Kelsey Kruzel Greater Chicago Area Details
Kelsey Kruzel's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Social Media Specialist at CDK Global
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CDK Global  September 2015 - Present
FILO Marketing   May 2015 - Present
MOVE Communications  September 2014 - August 2015
Natural Solutions  January 2014 - September 2014
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2014 - August 2014
Your Every Heart's Desire   January 2014 - May 2014
Great Lakes Party Professionals   January 2014 - May 2014
Top That! Event  May 2012 - October 2013
Quick Artist Agency   August 2012 - August 2012
NM Event Design   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Event Management, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Special Events, Tumblr, Writing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Blogging, PowerPoint, Coordinating Events, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Management, Advertising, Sales, Research, Communication, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Google Analytics

Education
University of Michigan   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, Senior

Boyne City High School   2006 — 2010

Amy Cell Amy Cell Greater Detroit Area Details
Amy Cell's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience February 2008 - January 2011
Job Consultant at Amy Cell LLC
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Amy Cell LLC   March 2015 - Present
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  January 2011 - March 2015
Ann Arbor SPARK   February 2008 - January 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   August 2006 - January 2008
Ross School of Business  September 2004 - July 2006
Applied Biosystems  December 2003 - June 2004
SRI International  2001 - 2002
Ford Motor Company  May 1995 - May 2001
Plante & Moran  May 1990 - August 1993

Skills
Human Resources, Organizational..., Recruiting, Training, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Talent, Talent Developer, Talent Intelligence, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Workforce Performance, Workforce Education, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Business Development, Start-ups, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Management, Venture Capital, Change Management, Employee Relations, Non-profits, Team Building, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, Project Planning, New Business Development, Project Management, Program Management, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Performance Management, Strategy, Management Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Team Leadership, Policy, Budgets, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Nonprofits

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   1993 — 1995
MBA

University of Michigan   1987 — 1991
BBA, Accounting

Andria Romkema Andria Romkema Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Andria Romkema's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience September 2011 - September 2014
Job Web Content Manager at The Right Place
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Right Place  September 2014 - Present
The Signore Group   July 2010 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   September 2011 - September 2014
The Edward Lowe Foundation   January 2006 - December 2013
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness  October 2010 - September 2011
Self Esteem Inc   July 2010 - March 2011
WNIT Public Television  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Grants, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Marketing, Program Management, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Grant Writing, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Strategy, Management, Community Development, Leadership, Newsletters, Organizational..., Project Management, Research

Education
Michigan State University   2005 — 2009
Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, German, Legal Studies, Sociology, Economics, Greek

University of Hawaii at Manoa   2008 — 2008
Sociology with an emphasis on Hawaiian Culture

University of the Aegean   2007 — 2007
International Relations, Greek, Sociology

Marc Marras Marc Marras Los Angeles, California Details
Marc Marras's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Director of Sales
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Hooked, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
ShowTown   April 2012 - May 2014
MC Enterprises of Michigan   2012 - 2014
MM INVEST LLC   October 2011 - January 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   2013 - 2013

Skills
Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Finance, Market Research, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Research, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Leadership, Strategy, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Entrepreneurial Studies

Wayne State University   2008 — 2010

Emily Heintz Emily Heintz Lansing, Michigan Details
Emily Heintz's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience June 2010 - April 2012
Job Associate Director at Michigan Venture Capital Association
Industry Capital Markets
Experience
Michigan Venture Capital Association   August 2013 - Present
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  April 2012 - August 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2010 - April 2012
Plante & Moran  August 2007 - February 2010
Michigan State University  August 2006 - May 2007
Deloitte  June 2006 - August 2006
Michigan State University  April 2004 - June 2006
Ernst & Young  June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Economic Development, Venture Capital, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Budget, Data Analysis, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Non-profits

Education
Michigan State University   2006 — 2007
MS, Accounting

Michigan State University   2002 — 2006
BA, Accounting

Shannon Beeman Shannon Beeman Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Shannon Beeman's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Marketing & Talent Manager, Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2013 - Present
Washtenaw Community College  September 2010 - Present
Schoolcraft College  November 2010 - November 2014
The Whole Brain Group, LLC  June 2012 - January 2013
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, Greater Washtenaw Region   November 2008 - June 2012
Apis Designs   May 2005 - December 2010
Urban House   2004 - 2004

Skills
Service Providers, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Planning, Program Development, Course Development, Internet Strategy, Conference Speaking, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, SEO, Newsletters, Retail Design, Supervisory Skills, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Art, Customer Relations, Coaching, Social Entrepreneurship, Sales, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Marketing, Research, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Advertising, Non-profits, Photoshop, Web Design, Project Management, Customer Service, Social Networking, Small Business, Teaching, Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, Market Research, Leadership, Wordpress, Email Marketing, Community Outreach, Branding & Identity, Grant Writing, Nonprofits

Education
Walsh College   2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing

Edward Lowe Foundation
Economic Gardening Certification, SEO & New Media

Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2010
SBDC Business Consultant Certification

Kendall College of Art & Design   2000 — 2004
BFA, Design

Washtenaw Community College   1997 — 2000
Associates, Technical Middle College

Valerie Christofferson, EDFP Valerie Christofferson, EDFP Greater Detroit Area Details
Valerie Christofferson, EDFP's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Business Development Manager at Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  2013 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   2012 - 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   2010 - 2012
Ann Arbor SPARK   2008 - 2010
A.R. Brouwer Company, LLC   2006 - 2008
A.R. Brouwer Company, LLC   2004 - 2006
Chelsea State Bank   2002 - 2004
Comshare  2001 - 2001

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Program Management, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Property Management, Accounting, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Strategy, Leadership, Event Planning, Management, Government, Project Management, Marketing, Start-ups, Finance, Grants, Nonprofits, Business Planning, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Community Development, Business Strategy, Team Building, Fundraising, CRM, Talent Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations

Education
Central Michigan University   2000 — 2004
BSBA

Chelsea High School   1996 — 2000

Elizabeth Parkinson Elizabeth Parkinson Greater Detroit Area Details
Elizabeth Parkinson's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience November 2006 - January 2011
Job Senior Vice President Marketing and Partnerships at Detroit Lions
Industry Sports
Experience
Detroit Lions  July 2012 - Present
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  January 2011 - July 2012
Ann Arbor SPARK   November 2006 - January 2011
Edelman  1992 - 2001

Skills
Economic Development, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Market Research, Advertising, Business Development, Community Development, Copywriting, Entrepreneurship, Government, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, New Business Development, Management, Nonprofits, Research, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications

Education
Alma College   1980 — 1984
BA, Marketing and Accounting

Chuck Beck, PMP Chuck Beck, PMP Greater Detroit Area Details
Chuck Beck, PMP's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience August 2010 - December 2010
Job Senior Project Manager at Terumo Cardiovascular Systems
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems  July 2013 - Present
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems  June 2011 - Present
WriteSteps, LLC   November 2010 - March 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   August 2010 - December 2010
Entrepeneur  January 2003 - December 2010
ProQuest  January 2000 - January 2003
Fidelity Investments  September 1997 - August 2000
Fidelity Investments  January 1997 - January 2000
Fidelity Investments  January 1994 - January 1997
UNIVERSITY MICROFILMS INTERNATIONAL   January 1990 - January 1993

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Project Management, MS Project, Business Development, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Integration, Management, Software Documentation, Budgets, Training, Testing, ERP, Vendor Management, PMP, Negotiation, Program Management

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1987 — 1989
BBA, Financial Management

Greg Fronizer Greg Fronizer Greater Detroit Area Details
Greg Fronizer's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2008 - June 2012
Job Chief Financial Officer at Volunteers of America Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Volunteers of America Michigan  March 2014 - Present
Evangelical Homes of Michigan  June 2012 - March 2014
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2008 - June 2012
Easter Seals - Michigan  October 1998 - September 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Non-profit..., Non-profit Finance, Non-profit Leadership, Non-profit Director, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Fundraising, Non-profit Boards, Non-profit Healthcare, Budgets, Finance, Financial Analysis, Grant Writing, Grants, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Education
University of South Florida   1991 — 1995
MBA, Masters in Business Administration

Miami University   1985 — 1989
BS in Business Administration, Bachelors in Business Administration

Jonathon Younkman Jonathon Younkman Greater Detroit Area Details
Jonathon Younkman's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Senior Business Development Manager at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   July 2015 - Present
Scratch Golf Clubs  September 2014 - June 2015
Scratch Golf Clubs  March 2014 - September 2014
Paragon Advocacy Consultants   November 2013 - April 2014
IPS Technology Services (MBE)   April 2013 - January 2014
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  October 2011 - April 2013
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  October 2009 - October 2011
Michigan State Senate  January 2007 - October 2009
Michigan State Senate  April 2006 - December 2006
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home   April 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Government, Policy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Research, Social Media, Team Building, Program Management, Nonprofits, Legislation, Strategy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Workforce Development, Training, Non-profit..., Organizational..., Leadership Development, Press Releases, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Higher Education, Strategic Communications, Staff Development, State Government, Coalitions, Local Government, Program Development, Political Campaigns, CRM, Marketing, Political Consulting, Public Administration, Community Engagement, Grants, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn   2006 — 2008
Masters of Public Policy, Public Policy

University of Michigan-Dearborn   2005 — 2006
Bachelors of General Studies, Management, Communication, Political Science

Delta College   1995 — 2003
Associates of General Studies

Worsham College   1999 — 2000
Diploma, Mortuary Science

Alissa Steiner Alissa Steiner Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Alissa Steiner's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience April 2013 - September 2015
Job Events Manager at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Events Services
Experience
Pillar Technology  September 2015 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   April 2013 - September 2015
MyBuys  January 2013 - April 2013
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  May 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Excel, Microsoft Excel, VBA, R, Talent Acquisition, E-commerce, Recruiting, Training, Ecommerce, Market Research, Business Development, Lead Generation

Education
University of Michigan   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Charles Casper Charles Casper Saline, Michigan Details
Charles Casper's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Associate Analyst, Performance & Analytics at MRM//McCann
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
MRM//McCann   September 2015 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2015 - August 2015
United Way of Washtenaw County  May 2015 - August 2015
SRAD (Self-Reliant Agricultural Development)   January 2015 - April 2015
Made In A Free World  September 2014 - December 2014
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC  September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Google Analytics, Customer Service, Social Media, Management, PowerPoint, Google Adwords, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, HTML, CSS, Leadership, Public Speaking

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Marketing

Washtenaw Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Saline High School   2004 — 2008
High School

Ariel Bond Ariel Bond Los Angeles, California Details
Ariel Bond's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience July 2012 - January 2013
Job Freelance Producer at Detroit Public Television
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Good Problem Productions   November 2014 - August 2015
Good Problem Productions   August 2014 - August 2015
Detroit Public Television  August 2014 - July 2015
Detroit Public Television  August 2013 - July 2014
Fox Sports Detroit  September 2013 - May 2014
ESPN  January 2013 - July 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   July 2012 - January 2013
Detroit City Football Club   June 2012 - July 2012
University of Michigan Development   May 2012 - July 2012
University of Michigan Screen Arts & Cultures 423   January 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, Photography, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Screenwriting, Avid Media Composer, iNews, Logging, Transcribing, Film

Education
University of Michigan   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Screen Arts and Cultures

Gail Baird-Melvin Gail Baird-Melvin Greater Detroit Area Details
Gail Baird-Melvin's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience April 2012 - June 2012
Job Everything business: Business Administration, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Search Engine Marketing/Google Analytics
Industry Accounting
Experience
Emerson Industrial Automation  November 2012 - Present
W. H. Installations   May 1997 - Present
Spike Custom Pipe & Controls   September 2011 - January 2015
Ann Arbor Spark   April 2012 - June 2012
Eastern Michigan University  January 2011 - August 2011
Moeller Manufacturing Company, Inc.   February 1995 - February 2002

Skills
Google Analytic..., Google AdWords Account..., SEO, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, PPC, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Analytics, SEM, Account Management, Online Advertising, Quickbooks, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Social Media, Symix ERP System, Automotive Industry..., Manufacturing Industry..., Human Resources, Small Business, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Analysis, CRM, Leadership, Management, Social Media Marketing, Manufacturing, Project Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Google AdWords & Analytics

Schoolcraft College   2004 — 2007
Associate in Arts, Business Transfer Program

Alan Weber Alan Weber Greater Detroit Area Details
Alan Weber's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience February 2012 - August 2012
Job Senior Business Development Representative International Business Development at Oakland County
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs   August 2012 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   February 2012 - August 2012
Eight Mile Boulevard Assn   August 2009 - February 2012
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce   March 2008 - October 2008
Universal Staffing  January 1997 - March 2008

Skills
Community Development, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Sponsorship, Economic Development, Program Management, Asia Pacific, Business Retention, Business Attraction, Research, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Strategy, Business Development, Public Relations, Attraction Marketing, Strategic Planning, Retention Management, Nonprofits, Government, Local Government, Policy, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Grants, Workforce Development, Leadership Development

Education
University of Michigan   2006 — 2007
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Administration of Government & Nonprofit Agencies

Oakland University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Julie Kraemer Julie Kraemer Greater Detroit Area Details
Julie Kraemer's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Manager of Marketing and Communications
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   March 2015 - Present
Coretek Services  November 2013 - August 2014
SunTel Services  September 2011 - November 2013
Comcast  September 2002 - September 2011
ProQuest  September 2000 - September 2002
SBC  January 1996 - January 2001
AT&T  1990 - December 1995

Skills
Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, SEO, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, New Business Development, Strategy, Market Planning, Sales Management, B2B, Online Advertising, Account Management, Direct Sales, Management, Business Development, Marketing, Telecommunications, Sales, Customer Retention, Solution Selling, Team Leadership, Product Management, Enterprise Software, Corporate Communications, Direct Mail, Public Relations, Social Media, Salesforce.com, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, B2B Marketing, Database Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Selling, Demand Generation, Go-to-market Strategy, SaaS, Channel Partners, Trade Shows, Marketing Automation, Press Releases, CRM, Customer Acquisition, Marketing Communications

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1995 — 1997
M.B.A., Marketing

Michigan State University   1986 — 1990
B.A., Business/Marketing

Jennifer Owens, CEcD Jennifer Owens, CEcD Holland, Michigan Details
Jennifer Owens, CEcD's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience December 2009 - May 2011
Job President, Lakeshore Advantage
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lakeshore Advantage  May 2014 - Present
Consultant Connect   July 2013 - June 2014
Southwest Michigan First  May 2011 - May 2014
Ann Arbor SPARK   December 2009 - May 2011
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  July 2000 - December 2009

Skills
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Economic Development, Strategy, Fundraising, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Business Development, Community Outreach, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Government, Grant Writing, Grants, Public Policy, Organizational..., Marketing Communications, Training, Public Relations, Community Development, Program Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, Proposal Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Business Planning, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Coaching, Policy, Business Strategy, Research, Budgets, Media Relations, Event Management, Small Business, Volunteer Management, Press Releases, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Newsletters, Advertising, Public/private...

Education
Michigan State University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

University of Notre Dame   2013 — 2013
Executive Management

Paul Krutko FM Paul Krutko FM Greater Detroit Area Details
Paul Krutko FM's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience March 2011 - Present
Job President and Chief Executive Officer, Ann Arbor SPARK; Past Chair of the International Economic Development Council
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   March 2011 - Present
Peloton Development LLC   November 2010 - Present
International Economic Development Council  January 2012 - December 2012
City of San Jose California   February 2002 - November 2010

Skills
Community Development, Non-profits, Government, Public/private..., Community Outreach, Economic Development, Leadership, Policy, Workforce Development, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Budgets, Community Engagement, Nonprofits, Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Training, Grants, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Management, Legislative Relations, Redevelopment, International Relations, Team Building, Policy Analysis, Organizational..., Public Policy, Grant Writing, Program Development, Urban Planning, Public Relations, Fundraising, Economics, Board Development, Local Government

Education
University of Cincinnati   1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Urban Planning and Design, urban planning and design, political science

Jennifer Olmstead, AICP Jennifer Olmstead, AICP Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Jennifer Olmstead, AICP's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Senior Business Development Manager at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   October 2014 - Present
University of Michigan  2012 - October 2014
Club Wolverine   2012 - 2014
ULI St. Louis   2007 - 2012
Great Rivers Greenway District   2002 - 2006
Development Strategies, Inc  1998 - 2002
Bonz and Company, Inc.   1999 - 2000
St. Louis RCGA  1995 - 1998
Chicago Department of Planning and Development   1995 - 1995
North East Midwest Institute   1993 - 1994

Skills
Project Management, Leadership Development, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Research

Education
University of Michigan
BA, Political Science

University of Illinois at Chicago
Master's Degree, Master of Urban Planning and Policy

Aaron Barton Aaron Barton Greater Detroit Area Details
Aaron Barton's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Owner at Mountain Man Film Co
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Mountain Man Film Co   October 2013 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2013 - Present
Lady Foot Locker  February 2012 - August 2013
Culver Franchising System, Inc.   June 2010 - February 2012

Skills
Photography, Premiere Pro, Camera Operating, Cinematography, Portrait Photography, Final Cut Pro, Studio Lighting, Photoshop, After Effects, Canon DSLR, Audio Engineering, Lighting, Color Correction, Color Grading, Audio Equipment, Fashion Photography

Education
College for Creative Studies   2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Photography

Wasthenaw Community College   2012 — 2014
Digital Video Production

Wasthenaw Community College   2012 — 2013
Digital Video Productions, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Lori Emerson Lori Emerson Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Lori Emerson's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2014 - August 2014
Job Talent Connector, Amy Cell Talent
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Court Innovations Inc.   September 2014 - August 2015
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2014 - August 2014
Ann Arbor SPARK   December 2009 - August 2014

Skills
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Strategy, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Event Management, Fundraising, Workforce Development, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Team Building, Business Planning, Business Development, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Marketing, Community Outreach, Budgets, Social Media, Research, Grant Writing, Management, Leadership, Advertising, Change Management, Market Research, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Community Development, Small Business, Coaching, Management Consulting, Incubation, Training, Marketing Communications, Grants, Social Networking, New Business Development, Government, Executive Management, Data Analysis, Venture Capital, Analysis, Product Development

Education
University of Scranton   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Scott Trossen Scott Trossen Greater Detroit Area Details
Scott Trossen's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience August 2008 - December 2013
Job Human Resources and Talent Leader
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Michigan HR Group   September 2007 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   August 2008 - December 2013
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System  March 2004 - September 2007
Concordia University Ann Arbor  February 2004 - August 2007
Recruitment Enhancement Services   December 2004 - May 2005
Pfizer  February 2001 - November 2003
GE Capital  1999 - 2000
Eaton Corporation  1997 - 1999
University of Notre Dame  1991 - 1997
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship  1984 - 1988

Skills
Talent Management, Organizational..., Start-ups, Compensation, Compliance, Human Capital Management, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Employee Management, Performance Management, Interviewing, Deferred Compensation, HR Consulting, Leadership, HR Policies, Interviews, Personnel Management, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Human Resources, Training, Career Development, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Management, College Recruiting, Leadership Development

Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business   1989 — 1991
MBA, Human Resources

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay   1980 — 1984
B.S., Science Communication

Hudson High School   1977 — 1980
Diploma, College Preparatory Program

Bruce Glanville Bruce Glanville Greater Detroit Area Details
Bruce Glanville's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience February 2010 - June 2010
Job
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Strategic Information Group  2011 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   February 2010 - June 2010
Harada Industry of America  2008 - 2010
Harada Industry of America  November 2002 - October 2008
Deloitte & Touche LLP  May 1997 - October 2001
Benchmark Consulting, Inc   September 1996 - May 1997
Navistar International Transportation Corp.  February 1984 - December 1995

Skills
Manufacturing, Start-ups, Automotive, EDI, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Program Management, Management Consulting, Consulting, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership Development, Management, Business Process..., Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Integration, ERP, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Business Process, Change Management, Business Intelligence, Root Cause Analysis

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
MBA

Bradley University
BS

Gilbert Staffend Gilbert Staffend Greater Detroit Area Details
Gilbert Staffend's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Owner, IntellinGen: Intelligence in Generation
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
IntellinGen   1995 - Present
Avatar  2010 - 2013
Aeradigm   2004 - 2013
Automation Alley  2010 - 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   2007 - 2010
Tana Hill II Association   1996 - 2010
Star's Edge International  2004 - 2009
Blackbird Theatre   2002 - 2008
Computer Science and Telecommunicaions Board, NRC and National Electronics Manufacturer's Intitative   1995 - 1996
National Research Council  1994 - 1996

Skills
Simulation, Product Development, Manufacturing, Planning, Six Sigma, Statistics, Integration, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Team Building, Problem Solving, Change Management, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Management Consulting, Program Management, Mentoring, Customer Relations, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Excel, Team Leadership, Word, Writing, PowerPoint, Budgeting, Analysis, Software Development, Operations Management, Data Analysis, Project Planning, Organizational..., Training, Leadership, Strategy, Executive Coaching

Education
Case Western Reserve University
MBA, Operations Research, Philosophy, Law

The College of Wooster

Brian Duck, M.Ed, PEM, ACERT Designee Brian Duck, M.Ed, PEM, ACERT Designee Greater Detroit Area Details
Brian Duck, M.Ed, PEM, ACERT Designee's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2014 - Present
Job eLearning Developer / Sr. Instructional Designer for Belle Tire Academy in Allen Park, MI
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Belle Tire  November 2014 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2014 - Present
Wayne County Incident Management Team   2013 - 2014
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC  March 2013 - December 2013
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.   February 2012 - March 2013
Shifting Code   February 2012 - May 2012
Toyota TTC-AA   June 2007 - August 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan  August 2006 - May 2007
TIP Interactive, Inc.   August 2005 - August 2006
Raytheon, Inc.   April 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Instructional Design, Information Architecture, Dreamweaver, Curriculum Design, Web Design, User Experience, Analysis, Captivate, ActionScript, Web 2.0, Flex, Web Development, Strategic Planning, Content Management, SharePoint, HTML, Multimedia, XML, Portals, Agile, Application Development, Photoshop, CMS, Technical Writing, E-learning, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Web Applications, Adobe Acrobat, Management Consulting, Change Management, Prototyping, Visio, Vendor Management, User-centered Design, Organizational..., Leadership Development

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1989 — 1992
Master's, Educational Technoloy / Instructional Systems Design

San Diego State University-California State University   1984 — 1989
Bachelors, Business / Entrepreneurism

Tim Marshall Tim Marshall Greater Detroit Area Details
Tim Marshall's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2005 - Present
Job President and CEO at Bank of Ann Arbor
Industry Banking
Experience
Bank of Ann Arbor  July 2004 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   2005 - Present
Salin Bank & Trust  1994 - 2004
Bank One  1981 - 1989

Skills
Commercial Lending, Small Business Lending, Banking, Strategic Planning, Commercial Banking, Loans, Credit, Consumer Lending, Leadership, Credit Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Social Media, Nonprofits, Asset Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Management, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Mortgage Lending, Financial Analysis, Finance

Education
Butler University   1984 — 1987
MBA, Finance and Accounting

Purdue University - Krannert School of Management   1976 — 1980

Daryl Weinert Daryl Weinert Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Daryl Weinert's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2012 - July 2014
Job Associate Vice President for Research, University of Michigan
Industry Education Management
Experience
University of Michigan  May 2012 - Present
Youth For Understanding  January 2011 - Present
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce   November 2008 - December 2014
Ann Arbor SPARK   January 2012 - July 2014
University of Michigan  December 2007 - April 2012
University of Michigan  January 2006 - November 2007
University of Michigan  November 1999 - December 2005
Aon  1998 - 1999
JPMorgan Chase  1990 - 1998
U.S. Department of Energy   1992 - 1993

Skills
Blogging, Operations Management, Nonprofits, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Business Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Social Media, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Government, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Research, Negotiation, Program Development, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Human Resources, Grant Writing, Team Building, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Start-ups, Event Planning, Customer Service, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Leadership Development

Education
University of Michigan   1981 — 1986
B.S., Industrial and Operations Engineering

University of Michigan   1981 — 1986
B.A., Economics

Adrian Fortino Adrian Fortino Greater Detroit Area Details
Adrian Fortino's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience January 2009 - April 2011
Job Partner at Mercury Fund
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Mercury Fund  September 2014 - Present
University of Michigan College of Engineering  January 2015 - Present
FlockTAG  January 2012 - Present
Sight Machine  January 2015 - Present
Detroit Innovate   January 2013 - October 2014
First Step Fund   September 2012 - September 2014
Side.cr (SideCar)   July 2011 - June 2012
Shepherd Intelligent Systems   September 2009 - 2012
Novitas Advisors LLC   March 2009 - July 2011
Ann Arbor Spark   January 2009 - April 2011

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Venture Capital, Program Management, Business Strategy, Automotive, Engineering, Management Consulting, Business Development, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Project Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Energy, Product Design, Manufacturing, Engineering Management

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2005 — 2010
MBA, Entrepreneurship and VC/PE

University of Michigan   1995 — 2000
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Liz Perpich Liz Perpich Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Liz Perpich's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Director, Finance & Administration at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   April 2012 - Present
Interclean Equipment, Inc..   June 2000 - April 2012
Power Promotions   July 1995 - June 2000
The Coffee Beanery, LTD.   June 1989 - July 1995

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Payroll, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Contract Management, Employee Benefits, Training, Program Management, Nonprofits, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Public Speaking, Business Strategy

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2006 — 2010
MBA, Accounting

University of Michigan   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Chol Yi Chol Yi Greater Detroit Area Details
Chol Yi's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2006 - 2009
Job President of DKCA USA
Industry Real Estate
Experience
DKCA USA   2013 - Present
Pittsfield Township   December 2008 - Present
Pittsfield Township   November 2008 - Present
Liberty Street Partners, LLC   May 1998 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   2006 - 2009
Korean-American Society of Greater Ann Arbor   January 2006 - December 2007
General Motors/Saturn Corporation   August 1988 - May 1994

Education
University of Michigan   1983 — 1987
BA, Economics

Lisa Bies Lisa Bies Greater Detroit Area Details
Lisa Bies's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Staff Accountant
Industry Accounting
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   February 2012 - Present
DFCU Financial (Formerly MWFCU)   September 2007 - November 2010
Tisch Investment Advisory   February 2007 - August 2007
Key Bank  July 2003 - November 2004
Bank One  March 1979 - June 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office, Basic Accounting, Quickbooks, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Customer Service, Sales, Cash Flow, Auditing, Public Speaking, Management, Data Entry, Small Business, Leadership, Budgets

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, 3.80

Washtenaw Community College   2009 — 2011
Associates, Accounting

Huron High School
Diploma, General Studies

Nachiket Patil Nachiket Patil Greater Detroit Area Details
Nachiket Patil's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience October 2014 - April 2015
Job Engineering Senior Supervisor
Industry Automotive
Experience
TRW  December 2014 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   October 2014 - April 2015
University of Michigan Ross School of Business  September 2014 - December 2014
TRW  August 2013 - December 2014
TRW Automotive  April 2011 - August 2013
Robert Bosch  July 2010 - April 2011
Robert Bosch  January 2009 - June 2010
Robert Bosch  April 2006 - December 2008
Robert Bosch  November 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Electronics, Testing, Embedded Systems, Automotive, Six Sigma, MS Project, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Software Project..., Project Delivery, Engineering, SDLC, Product Development, Automotive Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Software Development, Root Cause Analysis, Management

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Lawrence Technological University   2004 — 2006
Master of Science, Automotive Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering   2000 — 2004
B.E., Mechanical Engineering

Aaron Timberlake Aaron Timberlake Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Aaron Timberlake's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Pro DJ at Carnival Cruise Lines
Industry Music
Experience
Independent Music Professional  May 2012 - July 2015
Park West Gallery  December 2011 - May 2012
Various Companies  June 2009 - January 2012
WEMU Public Radio   September 2011 - December 2011
PR Services   January 2011 - May 2011
Ann Arbor SPARK   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Music, Blogging, Entertainment, Public Relations, Event Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Music Industry, Marketing, Start-ups, Live Events, Creative Writing, Music Production, Advertising, Online Marketing, Facebook, Sports, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Online Advertising, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Copywriting, Press Releases, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Professional Audio, Sound Mixing, Management

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Communication/Psychology

Chippewa Valley High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, Marketing

Laura Boudette Laura Boudette Greater Detroit Area Details
Laura Boudette's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Assistant Director, Medical Development at University of Michigan Health System
Industry
Experience
University of Michigan Health System  2012 - Present
CB Custom Homes   November 2010 - December 2012
Ann Arbor Spark   2008 - 2010
LogOn Technolgy Transfer   March 1997 - February 2002
Ziff Davis, Inc.   April 1990 - June 1996

Skills
Project Management, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking

Education
Michigan State University
BS, Marketing

Vivek Vasireddy Vivek Vasireddy Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Vivek Vasireddy's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Business Process Owner ‑ Component Strategy at Cummins Inc.
Industry Automotive
Experience
Cummins Inc.  April 2015 - Present
Cummins Inc.  September 2013 - Present
Ann Arbor SPARK   May 2015 - August 2015
Kraft Foods Group  January 2015 - April 2015
Cummins Inc.  February 2011 - August 2013
Johnson Electric  May 2010 - December 2010
Tennessee Technological University  August 2008 - April 2010

Skills
FMEA, Automotive, Six Sigma, Testing, Engineering, Simulink, Product Development, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Matlab, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, IBP, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Incentives, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Project Management, Data Analysis

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy & Finance

Tennessee Technological University   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Electrical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Dimitris Assanis Dimitris Assanis Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Dimitris Assanis's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience 2014 - 2014
Job Visiting Equity Research Analyst at ETLA – The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
University of Michigan  2011 - Present
Assanis & Associates, Inc.   August 2007 - Present
ETLA - The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy   July 2015 - August 2015
Ann Arbor SPARK   2014 - 2014
MRacing Forumla SAE   2011 - 2012
MRacing Formula SAE  2008 - 2011

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Thermal Science, Thermodynamics, Internal Combustion..., Powertrain, Engine Modeling, Engine Calibration, R&D, GT-Power, CFD, Matlab, C++, Java, Fortran, HTML, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Windows, Greek, English, Research, Experimentation, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Budgets, Teaching, Editing, ANSYS, Fluid Mechanics, Data Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, COMSOL, Solidworks, C, Simulink, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Heat Transfer, CAE, Simulations, Labview, Vehicle Dynamics, Engine Performance, Data Acquisition, Combustion, SolidWorks

Education
University of Michigan   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Greenhills

Travis Linderman Travis Linderman Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Travis Linderman's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Entrepreneurial Services, Director of Operations at Ann Arbor SPARK
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Ann Arbor SPARK   October 2014 - Present
Genius Country   April 2011 - August 2014
The Lawrenceville School  November 2012 - July 2014
Princeton Merchants Association   June 2006 - February 2010

Skills
Marketing, Strategic Planning, Licensing, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Research, Public Relations, Strategy, Editing, Social Media, Business Development, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Nonprofits, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Litigation, Fundraising, Project Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Due Diligence, Leadership, Event Planning, Negotiation, Small Business, Microsoft Office, Executive Management

Education
Princeton University
The Bendheim Center for Finance, - Financial Modeling, Valuation and Analysis

Rutgers University Center for Management Development
Mini-MBA™: Business Essentials

Harvard Business School Executive Education
Private Equity and Venture Capital

Julia Shi Julia Shi Greater Detroit Area Details
Julia Shi's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Digital Analyst at re:group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
re:group  August 2015 - Present
re:group  June 2013 - August 2015
University of Michigan Ross School of Business  May 2012 - June 2013
Ann Arbor SPARK   June 2011 - August 2011
MPowered Entrepreneurship  April 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Market Research, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Data Analysis, SPSS, PowerPoint, Statistics, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Quantitative Research, Marketing Research, Qualitative Research, Mandarin, Business Strategy

Education
University of Michigan   2009 — 2013
BBA, Minor in Environmental Studies

Huron High School   2005 — 2009

Fred Earl Fred Earl Greater Detroit Area Details
Fred Earl's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience February 2006 - November 2012
Job CEO at Innovative Management Services LLC
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Innovative Management Services LLC   January 2013 - Present
Ann Arbor Spark   February 2006 - November 2012
Compuware Corp.  December 1999 - March 2005

Skills
Operations Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Start-ups, Business Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Executive Management, Strategy, Program Management, Product Development

Education
University of Michigan

Adam Breslawski Adam Breslawski Greater Detroit Area Details
Adam Breslawski's Ann Arbor SPARK Experience September 2007 - December 2007
Job
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Quicken Loans  January 2013 - January 2015
Quicken Loans  February 2012 - January 2013
Mercer  June 2010 - July 2011
Mercer  August 2008 - June 2010
Ann Arbor SPARK   September 2007 - December 2007
Maize and Blue Loft Company   March 2005 - December 2007
University of Michigan  September 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Analysis, PowerPoint, Finance, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Quantitative Analytics, Statistics, PowerPivot, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis

Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Economics