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.

2018 Committee Chair:

• JoAnn Crary, CEcD, President, Saginaw Future, Inc.

2018 Committee Members:

• Kurt M. Brauer, Attorney/Partner, Warner, Norcross & Judd LLP
• Steve Jonas, CEcD, Executive Vice President, Saginaw Future, Inc.
• Trevor M. Keyes, President and CEO, Bay Future, Inc.
• Jeff Mayes, Director, Economic Development Strategy, Consumers Energy
• Joseph McCulloch, Economic and Community Development, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
• Pamela O'Laughlin, Director of Business Services, Michigan Works! Region 7B Consortium
• Nick Posavetz, Economic Development Specialist, The Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development
• Annette Rummell, Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Emilie Sarratore, Village Manager, Village of Cassopolis
• Sheila Stamiris, Executive Director, City of Frankenmuth Economic Development Corporation and Downtown Development Authority
• Sarah Stanley, CEO, Hoyden Creative Group
• Alan Weber, Economic Development Director, City of Novi
• Sonja Wood, CMP, CTA, GMS, Manager, Go Great Meetings, Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau