MI CHAMBER FOUNDATION - Key Persons
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- Vice President of Membership and Partnerships
- VP of Membership and Partnerships at the MI Chamber
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- Vice President of Member Engagement
As the accountant, Bob is responsible for all the financial functions of the MI Chamber entities. Prior to joining the MI Chamber, he spent 30+ years at the Jackson YMCA.
Bob holds a B.S. in business administration and accounting from Baker College. He has previously served on the legislative committee for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce and is a past officer of the Exchange Club of Jackson.
His favorite thing about working at the MI Chamber is the collaborative, mission-focused team who is always ready to take on new challenges.
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- Business Solutions Executive
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- Senior Director of Member Services
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- Senior Affinity Account Manager
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- Vice President of Insurance Solutions
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- Program Marketing Manager
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- Director of Legislative Affairs
As director of legislative affairs, Leah's portfolio includes lobbying responsibilities for tax policy, economic and workforce development, cannabis, and tobacco.
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- Senior Director of Membership Development
As senior director of membership development, Matt assists new and current MI Chamber members to solve their business issues. As the liaison for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (MACP), Matt helps local Chambers grow their membership by connecting them with the MI Chamber network and its business solutions.
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- Chief Legal Officer for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
- MI Chamber Board Chair
Michael "Mike" Puerner, chief legal officer for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, a regional property casualty insurance company based in Hastings, Mich, was elected to serve as chair of the 2024 Board of Directors. Puerner succeeds Kurtis Wilder, shareholder with Butzel and former Michigan Supreme Court Justice.
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- Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs
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- Manager
- Account and Marketing Manager
- Affinity Account and Marketing Manager
Morgan holds a B.S. in Business Administration from\u00a0Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI and an Advanced Benefits Account Manager certification. She is also a licensed insurance agent in the state of Michigan. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>
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- Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
As chief communications and marketing officer, Sara leads the MI Chamber\u2019s public relations\u00a0and strategic communications efforts to\u00a0help tell the story of Michigan businesses. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>
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- Senior Director Membership Information Services
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- Membership Project Manager
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- Business Services Manager
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- Senior Vice President of Business Advocacy
- Senior VP of Business
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- Executive Assistant to the President
As executive assistant to the president, Yvonne's main responsibilities are to support the president and CEO, the leadership team, and help to manage the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. As part of the operations team, she is responsible for many other aspects of the MI Chamber, from HR to coordinating internal and external meetings, to MI Chamber PAC accounting.