New appointments bring expertise from energy, retail and food processing to strengthen regional economic development efforts.
Lakeshore Advantage announces the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Menaka Abel, Chief Financial Officer at Request Foods; Wooyoung Jung, Senior Manager, Business Analytics & Strategy at LG Energy Solution Michigan; and Keith Rothstein, Group Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at Meijer. Each will serve a three-year term on the economic development organization’s board.
“We are thrilled to welcome these new members to the Lakeshore Advantage board,” said Jeff Stutz, Lakeshore Advantage Board Chair and Chief Financial Officer at MillerKnoll. “Their extensive expertise in critical industries will play a pivotal role in steering the organization and fostering the ongoing economic prosperity of our region.”
Joining a 19-member board, Abel, Jung and Rothstein will contribute to setting the organization’s strategic direction and advising on initiatives to support growth for West Michigan’s Lakeshore region.
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K-Rothstein, M-Abel, W-Jung.
“These exceptional industry leaders will undoubtedly bring great value to our region,” shared Jennifer Owens, President of Lakeshore Advantage. “The addition of these leaders brings fresh perspectives that will help us tackle challenges and seize opportunities in new and innovative ways.”
The new board members will be formally introduced at Lakeshore Advantage’s Annual Meeting, scheduled for February 20 at 3 p.m. at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville. Event details are available at lakeshoreadvantage.com/events.
Lakeshore Advantage’s board plays a critical role in establishing the organization’s long-term goals, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring sufficient resources are available to execute its mission. A complete list of current board members can be found at lakeshoreadvantage.com/about-us/our-team-board.
About Lakeshore Advantage
Lakeshore Advantage is the economic GPS for West Michigan’s Allegan and Ottawa Counties. The nonprofit economic development organization grows primary employers at all stages of development, plans to ensure long-term economic health, solves economic challenges, and identifies opportunities. Lakeshore Advantage was established in 2003 by forward-focused business and community leaders to assist primary employers—from startups to established global corporations—as they navigate growth in the Lakeshore region.
Learn more at www.lakeshoreadvantage.com.