Pancakes & Politics News
January 5th, 2022
Chris McGowan Introduced as President, CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment
Christopher Ilitch, President, and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., announced recently that the sports and entertainment executive Chris McGowan has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment (IS+E). IS+E is the business division of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, The District Detroit, Olympia Parking, and the Ilitch joint venture … Continued
January 5th, 2022
Subaru of America Makes History With New Appointment
The automotive industry is a field where African American workers in executive positions are few and far between. However, in the age of diversity, inclusion, and equity, companies are beginning to realize their executive staff must mirror those they represent. Companies are starting to employ and appoint more African Americans to positions in the C-suite … Continued
January 5th, 2022
Midnight Golf Program Leader Scores With Youth Initiatives in Metro Detroit
Renee Fluker is a Metro Detroit leader who had a vision for how young people can live up to their full potential decided two decades ago to help them thrive beyond their circumstances. As the founder-president of the Midnight Golf Program (MGP) in Detroit, she has made major strides in positively impacting the future of … Continued
December 15th, 2021
ACLU Welcomes New Executive Director Loren Khogali
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) recently welcomed new Executive Director Loren Khogali, a passionate advocate, who has been fighting to protect the rights of Michiganders for nearly two decades. Khogali began her career serving as a federal public defender in Detroit, where she represented people unable to afford an attorney for 13 … Continued
December 15th, 2021
GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President for Student Affairs
Jennifer Hall-Jones President Philomena V. Mantella announced the university has appointed Jennifer Hall-Jones as Grand Valley’s first vice president for Student Affairs. Hall-Jones is currently the interim vice president for Student Affairs at Ohio University. Hall-Jones was chosen from a national pool of candidates and was one of the four candidates who visited campus for … Continued
December 8th, 2021
Television Show Gives CEOs Unique Look Into Business
CEOs are constantly looking to get into the minds of their employees to gauge best practices and forward movement of the company. While some CEOs execute this through a series of meetings, seminars or polls, others look to get into the thick of it for an in-depth perspective of their workforce. CBS television show Undercover … Continued
December 8th, 2021
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Selects Kristen Staley as ED
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) has recently announced that Kristen Staley will be the organization’s next Executive Director. “Kristen’s life’s work has been about promoting justice and due process,” said Presiding Officer Christine Green. “Kristen has shown remarkable patience and vision in her role as a Regional Manager for MIDC, and these qualities will … Continued
