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Fidelity National Credit Union Coalition (AACUC)
Title welcomes national board of directors for a
Connor Patten three-year term. Her election
as a Commercial highlights Michigan’s role in the
Account national credit union movement and
Executive in LAFCU’s leadership in advancing
Bloomfield diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Hills. Patten, a Ellsworth Etchison will help guide
Michigan State strategies shaping the future of outcomes for mothers and infants.
Patten University credit unions and their ability to Following an in-person review of the
graduate, serves serve African Americans and other department, providers, and processes,
clients across the state with a focus underrepresented communities. McLaren Greater Lansing achieved
on the Southeast Metropolitan Area Level II verification, demonstrating
and Lansing. With prior experience AWARDS its ability to care for moderate- to
at Colliers and CoStar, he brings a high-risk pregnancies and ensure
strong foundation in real estate and both mothers and babies receive
a commitment to client satisfaction. specialized, high-quality care
In his new role, Patten leverages throughout pregnancy and delivery.
his market expertise to deliver
exceptional service and successful Graze Craze
outcomes, making him a valuable Charcuterie
addition to Fidelity National Title’s Boards & Boxes
commercial team. celebrated
receiving the
Transworld Anderton Mielock 2025 Local Store
Business Marketing Award
Advisors Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C. at its annual
welcomes announced that 20 attorneys from brand expo. The
Timothy its Lansing office were selected for Coffelt award recognizes
Lamson, MBA inclusion in The Best Lawyers in franchise owners
to the team. America® 2026, with 39 recognized whose businesses demonstrate
Lamson brings firm-wide. Leading the honorees consistent growth through
over 30 years are James F. Anderton, V, named outstanding marketing and sales
Lamson of experience “Lawyer of the Year” in Tax Law in efforts. Owner Lindsey Coffelt leads
and has Lansing, and Douglas A. Mielock, the Lansing location, contributing
closed more than 500 transactions named “Lawyer of the Year” in to Graze Craze’s expansion to over
in business sales, franchise Litigation – Trusts and Estates. 100 locations nationwide and setting
development, exit planning, and Additional Lansing attorneys a high standard for marketing
mergers & acquisitions. Known for recognized include Charles E. excellence in the franchise.
his expertise and professionalism, he Barbieri, Scott A. Chernich, Anna
is passionate about helping clients K. Gibson, Brian G. Goodenough, Triterra, a leading Michigan-based
achieve their business objectives Matt G. Hrebec, Charles A. Janssen, environmental consulting firm,
while maintaining the highest level Michael R. Kluck, Mark T. Koerner, earned a place on the 2025 Inc.
of confidentiality. In his new role, Scott L. Mandel, Paula K. Manis, 5000 list of fastest-growing private
Lamson leverages his extensive Thomas R. Meagher, Michael G. Oliva, companies in the U.S. for the fifth
knowledge to support clients in Kevin J. Roragen, David R. Russell, consecutive year. The firm ranked
reaching their goals and navigating Michael D. Sanders, Deanna Swisher, No. 3,067 overall, with 132% three-
complex business transactions. Jeffrey S. Theuer, and Brent A. Titus. year growth, No. 51 in Michigan, and
This recognition underscores Foster No. 21 in Environmental Services.
APPOINTMENTS Swift’s continued excellence across a This recognition highlights Triterra’s
broad range of practice areas and its continued innovation, commitment
Kelli Ellsworth commitment to legal leadership. to client partnerships, and lasting
Etchison, Chief impact in the environmental sector,
Marketing The Family Birthing Center at demonstrating its role in driving
Officer and Chief McLaren Greater Lansing earned growth and excellence across the
Diversity Officer advanced Maternal Levels of American economy.
for LAFCU, has Care verification from The Joint
been elected Commission, reflecting the hospital’s
to the African- commitment to providing a safe,
American capable environment and improving
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