ADOPTION OPTION - Key Persons
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- Research and Development Leader for Dow Performance Silicones
James Walker Jr has been a research and development leader for Dow Performance Silicones since 2018. He is a current member, and former president, of Midland Chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, NOBCChE. He was also the former K-12 committee member of the US chapter. Walker is a member of the American Chemical Society, Midland Chapter.
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- Associate Director
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Perry Holmon is an Associate Director in the Information Systems Department for Dow, Inc. where he has worked for more than 35 years. He is also a member on the Board of the Directors for the Dow Employees Credit Union (DCECU) where he chairs the Budget Committee and serves on the Information Systems Committee. He earned a computer science and mathematics degree from Alcorn State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
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- Scientist and Business Consultant from Midland
Mr. Holoman is a scientist and business consultant from Midland, MI. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Norfolk State University and went on to work with The Dow Chemical Company for 34 years. Mr. Holoman is the former president and chairman of the Michigan 4H Foundation and the Saginaw Community Foundation, and vice-president of the Saginaw County Youth Protection Council. Holoman is also serves on the Eastern Division Advisory Board of Isabella Bank. He brings his experience of development and governance in the non-profit community and civic organizations to AOI.
Mr. Leapheart brings to the governing board 30 years of experience working for a large international firm. He has contributed in a variety of positions, including, but not limited to, Senior Research Chemist, Project Leader, Safety and Environmental Coordinator, Group/Research Leader, Senior Research Manager and Molecule Technology Leader. Based on his experience as a leader of groups responsible for providing services to various business teams, he advises Adoption Option Inc. on effective strategies for service providers.
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- Member of the AOICWO Board of Directors
- Member Bio
Mrs. Leapheart is, by God's grace, the founder of Adoption Option Inc. She first became licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana in 1982 and has practiced law in the State of Michigan since 1983. She has published several articles on topics such as adoption and business law. With the help of a talented group of employees, contractors, volunteers, collaborators and donors, she endeavors to help improve the lives of children and families primarily in the Great Lakes Bay Region and the Mid-Michigan area.
Mrs. Jones retired from The Dow Chemical Company as a Senior Finance Manager after 32 years of employment. During her tenure she held various positions in Accounting, Finance and Human Resources. Through her volunteerism, she has counseled small businesses and non-profit start-ups on how to set-up, implement and/or improve good business practices including internal controls. Mrs. Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Lewis University in Lockport, Illinois. She was a founding board member of Adoption Option, Inc., and served the organization faithfully until she passed in 2021. We are grateful for all the ways she helped our organization continuously improve.
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- Principal of Medical Data Solutions LLC
Ms. Leenhouts is the Principal of Medical Data Solutions LLC in Midland, MI, where she owns and operates a consulting venture providing customized business management solutions for the healthcare industry. She has been in the healthcare industry for 40 years after graduating from Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and a minor in chemistry and with a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Ms. Leenhouts is also a board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, Do-All Inc., King's Daughters Home - Midland, MI, and Memorial Presbyterian Church - Midland Board of Elders.
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- Member of the AOICWO Board of Directors
- Pastor
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Pastor Wally came to Midland to serve the congregation of Memorial Presbyterian Church; however, his vision for helping people could not be confined to one church. He serves in the Midland Chamber of Commerce and has helped numerous other local non-profits in a substantial number of tangible and intangible ways. He consistently reads the Midland Daily News, every day in search of an opportunity to uplift another human being. When he locates an article about someone he knows, he cuts it out of the newspaper and encloses that original article inside a card with a handwritten original and thoughtful note of encouragement.
Ms. Neumann has extensive experience in the construction industry as well as being a business owner. Prior to her retirement, Ronnie owned and operated Alloy Construction Service for more than 40 years. She is a Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laurate and earned the Associated Builders & Contractor Legacy Award as well as the Top 25 Women Business Owners of Distinction from the National Association of Women Business Owners. The board welcomes her administrative and management skills and her proficiency in Entrepreneurial Operating System