DRP Press Release: Detroit Regional Partnership Board Adds Two New Board Members

October 8, 2019 Detroit, MI – During the Detroit Regional Partnership’s board meeting today, the board voted unanimously to add two new directors to the board: Oakland County Executive David Coulter, and Southfield based Lear Corporation President and CEO, Ray Scott.

When asked for comment David Coulter said “I’m pleased to represent Oakland County on the board of the Detroit Regional Partnership while we work together to build a prosperous future for our region. It’s important for Oakland County to be at the table and leverage our strengths on behalf of our residents and businesses.”

Gerry Anderson, Chairman of the Partnership, mentioned: “We are excited to have foundation, private, and public leaders on our board, including the leaders of Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County, and the City of Detroit, helping drive a regional growth agenda.”

The Detroit Regional Partnership board now includes 15 individuals:
Ӣ Gerry Anderson, Executive Chairman, DTE Energy
Ӣ Sandy Baruah, President, and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber
Ӣ Executive David Coulter, County Executive, Oakland County
Ӣ Matt Cullen, CEO, Bedrock
Ӣ Mayor Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit
Ӣ Executive Warren Evans, County Executive, Wayne County
Ӣ Executive Mark Hackel, County Executive, Macomb County
Ӣ Chris Ilitch, President, and CEO, Ilitch Holdings
Ӣ Wright Lassiter, President, and CEO, Henry Ford Health System
Ӣ Chip McClure, Managing Partner, Michigan Capital Advisors
Ӣ La June Montgomery Tabron, President, and CEO, Kellogg Foundation
Ӣ Cindy Pasky, President and CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions
Ӣ Ray Scott, President and CEO, Lear Corporation
Ӣ Ray Telang, Michigan Managing Partner, PWC
Ӣ Gary Torgow, Chairman, Chemical Financial Corporation

The Detroit Regional Partnership is a public-private economic development organization focused on marketing and business attraction for the 11-county Southeast Michigan region. Formed in 2019, the organization’s mission is to aggressively market the region, focus on growing jobs for all, and be a trusted partner in supporting our economic network. They are part of the Southeast Michigan Ecosystem.