Marsha Zimmerman – Marketing Specialist, Dart Development Group. In addition to her marketing efforts, Zimmerman represents Dart on the Regional Economic Development (RED) Team, the Lansing Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).

Aaron Matthews – Associate Attorney, Clark Hill P.L.C. Matthews specializes in civil/commercial litigation, corporate/transactional matters and environmental law.

Erik Larson – Executive Director, Impression 5 Science Center. Larson aided the rejuvenation of Impression 5, boosting employment while generating profit for the first time in 15 years.

Elizabeth Lyon – Director, Governmental Relations, State Bar of Michigan. Lyon oversees the State Bar's public policy program and serves on the board of directors for the ChildCare Commitment (CCC).

Bree Popp Woodruff – Attorney, Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone P.L.C. Woodruff specializes in public law, assisting communities in building and repairing necessary projects and infrastructure.

Eric Stevenson – CEO, US Capital Mortgage and The Firm Food & Spirits. In the past year, Stevenson moved four businesses to downtown Lansing. He is also the CEO of Raza Clothing, Passing Go Properties and 227 S Washington L.L.C.

Jennifer Estill – Owner and Creative Director, Redhead Design Studio. Estill founded Redhead Design Studio in 2000; she also serves as chairman of the board of directors for the Educational Child Care Center.

Emily Matthews – Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Matthews specializes in corporate/transactional litigation and insurance relations.

Ryan Vartoogian – President, Spartan Internet Consulting. Vartoogian started Spartan Internet Consulting as a MSU sophomore. It is now considered one of the leading providers of strategic Internet planning.

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