The Charge of the Annual Meeting Committee is as follows:

• Create a vibrant learning opportunity for the diverse membership base using educational sessions, networking, tours, and other unique delivery methods.

2021 Committee Chair:

• Nora Balgoyen, EDFP, Area Manager, ITC

2021 Honorary Committee Chair:

• Birgit M. Klohs

2021 Committee Members:

• Joe Agostinelli, CEcD, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Area Revitalization Task Force
• Kurt M. Brauer, Attorney/Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd
• Rachel Elsinga, Program Manager, Economic Development, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
• Rochelle Freeman, Business and Economic Development Director, City of Southfield
• Jeremiah Gracia, CEcD, Director, Economic Development, City of Grand Rapids
• Christopher Khorey, Manager of West Michigan Operations, McKenna
• Collin Mays, Community and Economic Development Coordinator, Delta Charter Township
• Mary Myers, CBSP, Director of Business Development, Lake Superior Community Partnership
• Nick Posavetz, Economic Development Manager, Bedrock Detroit
• Samantha Seimer, MPA, EDFP, Vice President, Economic Development Services, AKT Peerless Environmental Sevices
• Therese Thill, Vice President, Business Development, The Right Place, Inc.
• Isaac Wolf, Asset Manager, City of Detroit
• John Wolf-Meyer, EDFP, Business Development Manager, Oakland County Economic Development