About MCBA
Mission & Values
Business Alliance Staff
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TC Clements
CEO
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Diana Lingle
Director of Corporate Engagement
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LuAnn Hogberg
Vice President of Operations
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Miklyn Halcomb
Director of Partnership Relations
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Stephanie Steinman
Director of Community Engagement
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Sean Strube
Vice President of Economic Development
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Madeline Lark
Director of Partner Relations
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Board of Directors
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Executive Committee:
Chairman | Dr. Stephen McNew, Monroe County ISD
Vice Chair | Aric Bennett, ManniK Smith Group
Treasurer | Gregory Thomas, Fluid Equipment Development Company
Secretary | James Peace, MTS Seating
Member | Gretchen Eyler, First Merchants Bank
Member | Kristine Brenner, Monroe Community Credit Union
Member | TC Clements, Monroe County Business Alliance
Michael Twomley – DTE Energy
Susan Vanisacker – La-Z-Boy, Inc.
Our History
The Monroe County Business Development Corporation and the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce had on and off-again discussions as to how the two organizations might work closer together for efficiencies and sustainability for years. These discussions not only centered on administrative efficiencies and savings, but also focused on how one organization could become a central conduit for all things business development related in our community.
Discussions resumed in late 2020 and a working group was assembled consisting of the Executive Committees of the Monroe County Business Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce. Included in the working group were stakeholders in our community representing local businesses and the County of Monroe and its Commissioners. After careful consideration, conversation, and the development of a plan, the Monroe County Business Alliance was conceived.
The Monroe County Business Alliance was formed and started work as a new organization on January 1, 2023.