College of Liberal Arts & Education Dean Charles Marske has created a Board of Advisors to advise and assist him on internal and external affairs that impact the College. Board members will create linkages on behalf of the College with the business community and assist in the recruitment of students and placement of students in co-ops, internships or jobs. They will also help strengthen academic programs and generate financial support for the College.

CLAE Board of Advisors includes:

Paul Bellew
Senior VP of Consumer Insight and Analytics
Nationwide Corp.

Grant Beard '86
President and CEO
Tri-Mas Corp.

Brian Cloyd '73 & '76
Vice President, Global Corporate Relations
Steelcase

Randy Collins '78
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis
General Dynamics

Mike DiGiovanni '70
Executive Director, Global Market & Industry Analysis
General Motors

Thomas Emmet, Ph.D. '54
Chairman
Higher Education Executive Association

Luther Keith '72
Executive Director
ARISE Detroit

Noreen Keating '63, Chair, CLAE BOA
Senior Consultant
Strategic Partners

Cathy Lada '92
Vice President, Communications & Network Development
American Chamber of Commerce Executives

Kristy Lees '00
Relationship Manager
ALCOS

John Linahan '75
Director of Presentations
ABC Television, Inc.

Mort Meisner '75
President
Mort Meisner Associates

Madeliene Merritt '54
Finance Consultant
Financial Mortgage Corp.

Tom Nicholson '77
CEO
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Marie Osborne '79
Radio Host
WWJ Newsradio 950

Peter Peacock '77
Partner
Pluckett & Clooney

Richard Rappleye '96
Vice President, Administration
Kresge Foundation

John Seely-Gant '75
CEO
CTC Enterprise Ventures

Arlyce Seibert '71
Director, Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Educational Community

Albert Ward '76
Director
Dexter Elmhurst Center

Alexander Zonjic
Musician and Radio Host
Smooth Jazz V98.7