Speaker: Mike Wall - Executive Director of Automotive Analysis, S & P Global Mobility Speaker Topic: Automotive Industry Outlook Bio: Mike brings over 25 years of financial analysis, forecasting, consulting and manufacturing experience to the firm, with a primary focus on assisting financial firms and manufacturers in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry,…

Speaker: David LaGrand - Mayor, City of Grand Rapids Speaker Topic: City Updates and News Bio: David LaGrand was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Calvin College and earned a law degree from the University of Chicago in 1992. When David returned to Grand Rapids, he served as an Assistant Kent County Prosecutor…

Speaker: Carlos Sanchez - Executive Director, Casa Latina Davenport University Speaker Topic: Casa Latina at Davenport University Bio: Carlos Sanchez, born in Mexico City, is the Executive Director of Casa Latina at Davenport University. Before joining Davenport, he spent ten years at Ferris State University, where he developed two key initiatives: LEADeres, a professional development and…

Join us for a special luncheon where our Club Past Presidents (Flickering Candles) will join us and share their stories about the growth of the club and the impact leading the club had on each of them.

Speaker: Bev Thiel - Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Kent County Speaker Topic: Imagine Capital Campaign for Affordable Housing in Kent County Bio: Bev has been Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Kent County since 2019. She has dedicated her career to the not-for-profit sector and is an advocate for racial equity in affordable housing.…