CEO Lindhurst Executive Virtual Assistant Teresa Lindhurst started Lindhurst Executive Virtual Assistant two years ago, and it now has five employees providing business, marketing and administrative services to a range of local companies and volunteer organizations. With a background in technology, human resources, and retail, in both for-profit and nonprofit settings, she has developed considerable Continue Reading
Owner/Operator Jersey Mike’s Subs Michael Balen is a successful young operating partner with a passion for serving others. Balen oversees all daily operations and marketing of his family-owned Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants in Fenton, Flint, Grand Blanc and Kalamazoo. He was awarded 2019 Manager of the Year for his region within the Jersey Mike’s Subs Continue Reading
President Peabody Insurance Agency Grace Peabody hit the business world running, and she shows no signs of slowing down. In 2013, as a new business graduate, she immediately co-founded Peabody Insurance Agency (PIA). Peabody has not only guided the company in its growth — from two employees to 25 and from $1 million in premiums Continue Reading
Regional Director U.S. Sen. Gary C. Peters Quentin Groce serves as U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’ principal point of contact in a nine-county region that includes Genesee County. His responsibilities include serving as the senator’s key liaison to government officials, business, nonprofits, economic development entities and community and constituent groups. He represents Continue Reading
Professional Engineer Wade Trim Tanner Kragenbrink graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and joined Wade Trim as part of the Municipal Services Group. Upon completing four years of professional experience, he passed his engineering exam to become a licensed professional engineer in Michigan. His primary focus Continue Reading
Owner Refinery Hair Co. Daniel Buccilli opened Refinery Hair Co. in 2019 in downtown Flint after becoming one of the area’s most-sought-after hairstylists. He built a following among not only clients but also several other stylists who flocked to join his operation. He has grown Refinery Hair Co. to more than 25 employees who bring Continue Reading
Vice President Skaff Furniture Carpet One As vice president of Skaff Furniture Carpet One, Jeff Skaff is the fourth generation to help lead the 111-year-old family business. He joined the business three years ago and has been instrumental in streamlining the organization with the advent of new technology and the construction of a new 30,000-square-foot Continue Reading
Owner and Director For the Love of Dance Studio/Curvy Girl Fitness Molly Baskin is more than a dance instructor. Her dancers also consider her a role model. She is known as Coach Molly in the community thanks to her role as owner and director of For the Love of Dance Studio, located inside the Dort Continue Reading
Chief Strategy Officer, Communities First Inc. Chair, Flint-Genesee County Continuum of Care Essence Wilson has an ambitious but attainable vision to end homelessness in Flint. Driven by a genuine passion to empower residents and build community, her work is human-centered and responsive to evolving community needs. Her commitment to Flint and the people who live Continue Reading
Deputy Political Director Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights Eli Isaguirre is driven by his desire to fight for his community and working people across Michigan. Growing up in a union household, he’s long valued the power of organizing to secure better wages and working conditions for families. He’s, therefore, devoted much of his Continue Reading
