Meet Michigan's Economic Developers
MEDA's members are a diverse group of individuals, located throughout the state of Michigan, that use various tools to stimulate economic growth while maximizing the best interests of the entire community.
They come from educational and employment backgrounds as well as have plenty of ideas and strategies for creating opportunities in Michigan.
We are excited to introduce you to some of them.
Meet Amy Clickner
Amy helped create Lake Superior Community Partnership 21 years ago and has lead the organization though many successes.
Meet Sean Kammer
Sean is on MEDA's Emerging Leaders Committee. He has only worked in economic development for about 5 years, but already has a rich history.
Meet Vicky Rad
Vicky was recently promoted to Director of The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development.
Meet Samantha Seimer
Samantha, or Sam, is the Economic Development Director for the City of Farmington Hills. Sam took a leadership role in MEDA shortly after joining by becoming an Emerging Leaders Committee Co-Chair.
Meet Ron Smedley
Ron has worked for Michigan's Departement of Environmental Quality - which recently transitioned to the Departement of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - for 19 years.