Rod Wood - President, Detroit Lions
Nick Baumgardner - Senior Writer & NFL Draft Analyst, The Athletic
Dave Birkett - Lions Reporter, Detroit Free Press
Will Burchfield - Sports Writer, 97.1 The Ticket
Jim Fitterling - Chair & CEO, Dow
Barbara McQuade - Former US Attorney and Current Law Professor, University of Michigan Law School
Mike Sievert - CEO, T-Mobile
Mary Barra - Chair & CEO, General Motors
Robyn Fralick - Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, Michigan State University
Alan Haller - Vice President & Director of Athletics, Michigan State University
Tom Izzo - Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Michigan State University
Leah Johnson - Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, Michigan State University
Adam Nightingale - Head Coach, Men’s Ice Hockey, Michigan State University
It takes specific leadership skills to put on massive events like America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade presented by Gardner White, Ford Fireworks and Hob Nobble Gobble presented by Ford, and The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot. Parade Company President & CEO Tony Michaels will share how he leads his team and community partners to deliver world-class events that bring families together year in and year out.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travelers, it will also provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region and includes features that make this project truly distinctive.
Join DEC members for an exclusive private tour and presentation of this game-changing project before its scheduled 2025 public opening. After the bridge tour, members will enjoy a MDOT Traffic Control Center tour and networking with light food and refreshments.