Our Board
RAY WATERS
Detroit Development Fund
President
Ray Waters was appointed Managing Director of the Detroit Community Loan Fund in October 2001. In 2004, he assumed the title of... Read More
DOLORES STURDIVANT
Detroit Development Fund
Board Chairman
"Dolores has enjoyed a distinguished banking career with various leadership positions of increasing responsibility in International, Commercial, Nonprofit and Community.... Read More
LINDA SMITH
U Snap Bac
President & CEO
Since 1995, Linda Smith has performed as the Executive Director of USNAP BAC Inc., a non-profit organization servicing the residents of Detroit. As a result... Read More
RONALD FREDERICK
Frederick and Associates, Inc.
President & Managing Director
Presently, Mr. Ronald Frederick serves as President & Managing Director of Frederick & Associates, Inc. (F&A). F&A is a company that offers strategic business consulting... Read More
TOM GODDEERIS
Detroit Future City
Chief Operating Officer
Tom Goddeeris is the Chief Operating Officer of Detroit Future City (DFC). In this role, Tom provides key leadership in strategic planning, management, and connecting... Read More
NILAJA DIANA STEWART
Jefferson East Business Association
Executive Director Emeritus
Over 30 years experience working in the religious, non-profit, public and private sector. Formerly, the Executive Director of Jefferson East Business Association, a non-profit... Read More
GAIL PERRY-MASON
Money Matters for Youth
Founder & Director
Investments, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Senior Director
Gail Perry-Mason, of Detroit, Michigan, has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. A respected authority in the financial industry, Gail is also a bestselling author. Her features can be found in... Read More
KATHY WENDLER
Southwest Detroit Business Assoc.
President Emeritus
DDF Board Member Emeritus
With the SDBA since 1981, Wendler has been a catalyst in bringing change and fostering development in the Southwest Detroit community, attracting city support and... Read More