The Charge to the Emerging Leaders Committee is as follows:

• Ensure connectivity to industry professionals and establish a network of peers with expertise in the various aspects of economic development.
• Provide formal individual and/or group opportunities for emerging leaders to be mentored by experienced economic development professionals.
• Provide emerging leaders with specific professional development opportunities.
• Create a network conduit for new members and established members.

Committee Co-Chairs:

• Stephanie Carroll, Manager, Business Development and Community Relations, City of Auburn Hills
• Samantha Seimer, Economic Development Director, City of Farmington Hills

Committee Members:

• Quentin Bishop, Director of Business Attraction, Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
• William Butler, Business Development Representative, Detroit Regional Chamber
• Tammy Henry, Executive Director, Luce County Economic Development Corporation
• Monique Holliday-Bettie, Economic Development Manager, DTE Energy
• Ryan Hundt, Business Development Manager, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
• Brandon Jonas, Community and Economic Development Administrator, City of Roseville
• Brent Jones, Vice President, Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership
• Jonathan Klooster, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Grand Rapids
• Tanya Markos-Vanno, President, Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce
• Zachary Morris, EDFP, Economic Development Director - Van Buren County, Kinexus
• Linda Williams, Economic and Community Engagement Supervisor, City of Madison Heights