Memberships
Director – Lansing, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (2012 – Present)
Director – Lansing, Michigan Tax Increment Finance Authority (2012 – Present)
Director – Lansing, Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (2012 – Present)
Director - The Michigan Chamber of Commerce (2008 – Present)
City of Lansing, Michigan - Mayor's Council of Economic Advisors (2008 – Present)
Trustee - Oneida Charter Township, Michigan (2006 - Present)
Member – Oneida Charter Township Planning Board (2004-2006)
The Lansing City Rescue Mission (2003 - Present)
Member - Board of Police Commissioners, Lansing, Michigan (1999 - 2003)
Vice Chairman/Treasurer - Capital Area District Library, Ingham County, Michigan (1997 - 1999)
Director - The Kent Funds, a wholly-owned mutual fund subsidiary of Old Kent Financial Corporation (1991 - 1994)
President - The Philadelphia Jaycees (1985 - 1986)
Published Works
"The Assignment of Rents and Leases is an Effective and Underutilized Collateral Tool," Michigan Banker, December, 2011
"Making Your Case to a Lender," Association Impact, July/August, 2010
"Circle The Wagons - Tried And True Strategies Used By Associations To Survive Economic Downturns," Association Impact, March/April, 2009
"Prepare Your Business for Michigan's Economic Downturn," Michigan Hardware Retailer, Spring, 2006
"The Care and Feeding of Your Board of Directors - An Executive Director's Primer," MSAE Association News, July/August, 2004
"Proceed With Caution," MSAE Association News, July/August, 2004
"The Assignment of Rents and Leases is an Effective and Underutilized Collateral Tool," Michigan Banker, June, 2004
"Common Sense Actions To Follow When You've Been Sued," Michigan Hardware Retailer, Winter, 2003
"Walking the Fine Line: The Executive Committee's Role in Association Management," MSAE Association News, June, 1996
"Obtaining MUSTFA Finding For Environmental Remediation - Lessons That I Have Learned," Michigan Banker, November, 1991
"New Article 4A Of The Uniform Commercial Code: Wholesale Wire Transfers And The Need For Security Procedures," Northwestern Financial Review, September, 1991
"A Fine Time For Vigilance," The Associate, May, 1991
"The Saga Continues - Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Questions The Enforceability Of Downstream Guarantees," Michigan Banker, May, 1991
"New Polluter Pay Bill Creates Most Stringent, Far Reaching Environmental Law Ever Enacted," Michigan Banker, February, 1991
"Why Would Banks And Their Senior Management Enter Into Executive Employment Contracts?" Michigan Banker, December, 1990
"Community Banking In The 1990's - Pressing Legal Concerns," Michigan Banker, September, 1990
"Credit Unions Versus The Financial Services Community," The Associate, September, 1990
"The Bulk Sales Law - Good News For Secured Creditors Looms On The Horizon," Northwestern Financial Review, September, 1990
"Federal Appellate Court's Latest Interpretation of CERCLA's Secured Creditor Exemption Raises Disturbing New Concerns," Michigan Banker, August, 1990
Counsel's Corner, Michigan Banker, July, 1990
Counsel's Corner, Michigan Banker, May, 1990
"When Does A Lease Constitute A Secured Transaction?" Northwestern Financial Review, May, 1990
Counsel's Corner, Michigan Banker, April, 1990
"Credit Alert - Bankruptcy Court Decision May Extend Preference Recovery Period To One Year In Bankruptcy Proceedings," The Associate, April, 1990
"Exercising Control Over The Borrower: The Lessons of Farah Manufacturing Company Revisited," Michigan Banker, April, 1990
"Caveat Lender - Insider Guaranty Extends Preference Recovery Period To One Year in Bankruptcy Proceedings," Michigan Banker, March, 1990