Vanderbilt Appoints First Black Female Athletic Director in SEC History
Photo: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey May 21, Candace Storey Lee became the full-time Vanderbilt University athletic director. Lee had served as interim director since February. She is the first Black female athletic director in the history of the NCAA’s Southeastern Conference (SEC). “I am incredibly honored to lead the Commodores, and I could not have been in this position without the support of the university’s leadership, our dedicated coaches and staff, and all of Commodore Nation,” said Lee. “There are challenges ahead and much uncertainty about what college athletics can and
MassMutual Great Lakes Announces New Women Financial Group Led by Gina Coleman
It’s been said that “the future of finance is female” and MassMutual Great Lakes (MMGL) is proudly leading the way. The Southfield-based mutual life insurance company that offers a wide range of financial products and services is pleased to announce the launch of the Collective Financial Group (CFG), an all-female financial services firm dedicated to serving the financial needs of women while championing career opportunities for women in finance. Gina Coleman, Chief Sales Officer for MassMutual Great Lakes serves as a strategic partner to the CFG. Gina Coleman, former
Tatiana Grant Opens New Marketing & Communications Firm
By Darraynn Hutson Courtesy of The Michigan Chronicle “I remember my mother talking about Marlowe Stoudamire to someone that didn’t know him; she said that ‘he was a beacon calling attention to the talent of Detroit,’” says Tatiana Grant, co-founder and owner of 2050 Partners, Inc, a new firm delivering integrated marketing, social impact and business strategies to its clients. “Marlowe had been encouraging me to start a partnership with him because he said that I was perfect at bringing strategies and events together on the back end. He
Brett J. Hart Named President of United Airlines
Hart assumes role of President following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2020 CHICAGO, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced that effective May 20, 2020, Brett J. Hart, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will be appointed President of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. – a continuation of the company's leadership succession plan announced in early December with current CEO Oscar Munoz transitioning to Executive Chair and current President Scott Kirby becoming CEO following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May
Small-format Meijer store to break ground near downtown Detroit this summer
A small-format Meijer store on East Jefferson could become the first new high-profile Detroit development to break ground since the coronavirus pandemic brought the economy to a standstill. Businessman Dennis Archer Jr., son of former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, said Tuesday that he and his development partners hope to start construction of the 42,000-square-foot grocery store within 60 days for a summer 2021 opening. The store, to be built at 1401-1475 E. Jefferson Ave., less than a mile from downtown, would be the fourth small-format Meijer store concept and, like its predecessors, wouldn't have "Meijer" in its name. The first store, Bridge
Hungry Howie’s Hires Tonya Michael As New Vice President Of Operation
By AJ Williams, Michigan Chronicle Managing Editor Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of the Flavored Crust Pizza®, announces the appointment of Tonya Michael as the company’s new Vice President of Operations. Michael, formerly serving as a Franchise Business Partner at McDonald’s, joins Hungry Howie’s with more than two decades of experience in the restaurant sector and a proven track record of achieving operational brilliance. In her new role at Hungry Howie’s, Tonya will focus on strengthening the brand’s operational support, ensuring that franchisees are well-supported wit the