March 2014 Newsletter: Mac-OU INC Happenings: "Newly-Established Executive Advisory Council"

The Macomb-OU INCubator recently instated an Advisory Council to support achievement of its mission to accelerate high tech-businesses, cultivate academic innovation and encourage research and development in Southeast Michigan.

The Advisory Council serves to advance the reputation and strength of Mac-OU INC. The council functions as advisors to the Executive Director, providing support regarding management, program development, promotion, advocacy, industry trends, and the economic climate in the State of Michigan.

We are pleased to introduce the council members for the 2014 and 2015 calendar years:

Nadia Abunasser: Technology Development Manager Bioenergy, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Rochelle Black: VP Government/Community Relations, Oakland University
Cliff Boggs: Vice President of Business Development, Altair
David Boni: Founder, Radio Dayrage
Amy Butler: Executive Director SmartZone Development , Oakland University
Sean Carlson: Executive Director, Michigan Defense Center
Louay Chamra: Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University
David E. Corba: Dean, Business Administration, Information Technology, Culinary Institute, Macomb Community College
Beth Cryderman-Moss: Program Director, Regional Macomb PTAC
Ben Erulkar: Senior Vice President Economic Development, Detroit Regional Chamber
Gunther J. Evanina: Patent Attorney, Butzel Long
Bonnie Fahoome: Director of Operations for InsYght , Digerati
Beth Gotthelf: Shareholder, Director of Innovation and External Relations and Chair Aerospace and Defense Industry, Butzel Long
Barry Hicks: Director of Economic Development , City of Sterling Heights
Nancy Loerch: President, National Defense Industry Association of Michigan
Rock Marcone: Director, Maneuver Collaboration Center, General Dynamics Land Systems
Michael Mazzeo: Dean, School of Business Administration, Oakland University
Charlie Moret: President, Invest Michigan
Vicky Rad: Senior Economic Development Specialist, County of Macomb
Joe Romeo: Senior Business Development Officer, Hitachi Business Finance
Jim Ruma: Founder, Jim Ruma Consulting