Janet Blanchard

For almost 20 years, Janet A. Blanchard’s name has been well-known and recognized among public servants. Since the early 1980s, she has worked in Michigan government in the departments of […]

Donald H. Gilmer

Prior to being the Kalamazoo County Administrator, Donald H. Gilmer was Michigan’s state budget director from 2001-03, with responsibility for coordinating all executive budget activities including development of the governor’s […]

Clara B. McManus

Clara McManus is partner in McManus Farms, a cherry producing farm located in Traverse City. She is a recognized benefactor and volunteer in the Grand Traverse County region, especially for […]

Carol Stockman

Carol Stockman has given her life to volunteering since retiring as the Berrien County treasurer in 1996. She is a past president and treasurer of the Berrien County United Way, […]

Ray L. Bollaert

St. Clair County 4-H member Raymond L. Bollaert has been both a successful educator and businessman. He taught agriculture and natural resources education in the Imlay City Community Schools for […]

Lynn R. Harvey

Lynn Harvey retired from Michigan State University in 2007 after a 39 year career with MSU Extension and the Department of Food and Agricultural Resource Economics. During his tenure at […]

George A. McManus Jr.

George A. McManus, Jr. retired from the Michigan Senate in 2002. He was state senator for 12 years and is a fourth-generation Grand Traverse County cherry farmer. Before being elected […]

David A. Stockman

Accomplished economist, public servant and author David A. Stockman is most noted for his tenure as director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan Administration. Today he […]

James S. Brinks

James S. Brinks, retired professor emeritus of animal science from Colorado State University, is a nationally recognized animal geneticist and researcher. He is author or coauthor of 186 general publications, […]

Angela P. Hass

Since 1974 Angela P. Hass has managed corporate financial issues for six major American corporations including GTE, Shugart Corporation (a division of Xerox), New Balance Athletic Shoes, Coopers & Lybrand […]