Discovering and applying new and innovative economic development tools, models, policies, and programs
Creating Jobs and Wealth in Distressed Michigan Communities
Consultative Panel
At the hub of the REI University Center is the Consultative Panel of statewide knowledge-based and experienced experts. The purpose of this select panel is to counsel and advise the REI University Center faculty and staff on the overall project objectives and scope of work.
Mohamed Ayoub
City of Westland Planning Director
Jim Baker
Executive Director, Innovation and Industry Engagement, Michigan Technological University
Dave Bee
Director, West Michigan Regional Planning Commission (WMRPC)
Robin Boyle
Professor of Urban Planning, Chair of Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Wayne State University
John Egelhaaf
Executive Director, Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
Ann Erhardt
CC-P and ISSP-CSP; Founder and Chief Strategist of Commons Logic, LLC
Peilei Fan
Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning; School of Planning, Design, and Construction; Michigan State University
Rita Fields
Dual CEO of 313 Industries, Inc. and Copper Phoenix Consulting, LLC; Chief Talent & Strategy Officer for Lighthouse Michigan; Professor in the School of Management at the University of Michigan (Flint)
Eric Frederick
State Program Manager, Connect Michigan
Ritchie H. Harrison
Independent Consultant, The Everyday Sacred
Charles A. Hasemann
Executive Director, Michigan State University Innovation Center
Naheed Huq
Manager of Talent and Economic Development, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
Dave Ivan
Community, Food & Environment Institute Director, MSU Extension
Director, Greening Michigan Institute
Erin Kuhn
Executive Director, West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC)
Jonathan Leinonen
Instructor and Project Advisor, School of Business and Economics, Michigan Technological University
Pablo Majano
MEDC Senior Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) Planner
Cassi Meitl
Senior Planner, Spalding DeDecker
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Chris Miller
Founding Board Member for The National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3)
Terence O'Neill
Entrepreneurship Librarian, Michigan State University
Barry Randolph
Board Member, Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation
Eric Shannon
Performance & Management Reporting Specialist, City of Grand Rapids
Amber Shinn
Program Manager, University Research Corridor
Thomas M. Smith
MSU Extension Specialist in Agriculture and Agribusiness
Paulette Stenzel
MSU Business College | Spartan Global
Bill Stough
Independent Consultant, Bill Stough LLC
Ken Szymusiak
Managing Director, Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (Burgess IEI)
Francisco Villarruel
University Outreach and Engagement Senior Fellow & Professor
Steven Weiland
Professor, MSU HALE
Arnold Weinfeld
Director of Urban Policy Initiatives, Michigan State University Outreach and Engagement
Kara Wood
Executive Director, Grand Action 2.0