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Our Board

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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