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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

than 260 credit union industry innovators. Among Promotions Company News
those selected include Ami Iceman-Haueter,
MSUFCU assistant vice president of research and MSUFCU has named six employees to Martin Commercial Properties, a leading privately-
digital experience, and Ben Maxim, MSUFCU management positions: Nick Grecu – member owned real estate services and development company
assistant vice president of digital strategy and solutions and recovery manager; Mae Holmes has facilitated the sale of a restaurant building at
innovation. i3 is a two-year innovation leadership – specialty accounts manager; Katie Knop – 1861 S. Scott St. in St. Johns, Mich. The seller of
program equipping top credit union professionals manager of the Holt branch; Kara Maxey – the property is Mercantile Bank of Michigan. The
with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and manager of the Farm Lane branch; Nicole Reid purchaser is Keith Koneval, a Mid-Michigan
shape the credit union of the 21st Century. The – assistant manager of the Downtown/Sparrow entrepreneur. The free-standing family restaurant was
program’s applied learning model puts ‘impact’ at branch and Rose Spencer – assistant manager of initially built in 1990 for Dairy Queen and is well-
the center to maximize results at the individual, the Marsh branch. positioned in the St. Johns commercial corridor near
organizational, and community levels. the N.E. corner of Old US-27 and E. Townsend
C A S E Road. Martin Commercial Properties represented
President and CEO Van W. Martin of Martin Credit Union the seller in the transaction, with the sale facilitated
Commercial Properties is among a select group r ecentl y by Thomas Jamieson, senior associate, office advisor.
of highly-credentialed real estate professionals announced
identifying current concerns shaping the t w o
commercial real estate industry. For 2020-2021, promotions
Covid-19 tops the list, with unprecedented effects within
rippling throughout the remaining issues. Each Singleton Whitaker its team.
year, the Counselors of Real Estate® reports on R ac ha el
the Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®. The Singleton was named executive vice president
group foresees that 2021 will continue to test the and Robert Whitaker is the new vice president
resilience of industry professionals as they face of lending. In her new role, Singleton will oversee
what they describe as “the greatest environmental branch operations, the contact center, resolutions, From left, Lucy and Piper Westrin, DeWitt, are among the youth who will
provide readings for LAFCU’s “March Magic” Listen & Learn event, on
experience of our real estate lives.” The landscape compliance and marketing. Whitaker’s new March 24.
will be challenging,” said Martin. “However, position will allow him to manage consumer,
real estate professionals who can adjust to the mortgage and business lending. LAFCU recently partnered with DeWitt District
demands and requirements of the “next normal” Library to present “March Magic,” one of the
will succeed. Board of Directors & Executive Michigan credit union’s Listen & Learn events that
Committee Updates encourages reading through fun, interesting, and
A driven, talented visionary informative ways. It was directed to children up to
with unwavering optimism. Ele’s Place age 12. This interactive event included a magic show,
That’s how Dr. Rachel Young, Ca pit al a flute performance, and a story time, all presented by
D.O., McLaren Greater Region is Lansing’s tri-county area residents.
Lansing Family Medicine pleased to
Clinical Director and Associate announce the
Program Director was described appointment
in her nomination for the of new
Young
New Osteopathic Physician of Beck Goss co mm unit y
the Year Award from the American College of board member
Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). At just Kurt Beck from Plante & Moran, PLLC. Kurt
34 years old, Dr. Young’s accomplishments live up is stepping in to fill the position of Michelle
to her last name. After being in private practice for Goss, who served Ele’s Place for six years. The
five years, she became the youngest president of organization is grateful for Michelle’s amazing
the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family service and looks forward to their continued
Physicians (MAOFP), serving in the role from relationship with Plante & Moran, PLLC through
2018-2019 after being honored as the Family Kurt. Kurt and the community board are working MSUFCU, its board of directors, management,
Medicine Resident of the Year by the MAOFP. with staff to celebrate the 30th anniversary of and community members celebrated a virtual grand
Ele’s Place. For details on activities, please visit: opening of the Credit Union’s branch at 6051
Downtown Lansing, Inc. is proud to announce www.elesplace.org/give-30. Sashabaw Road in Clarkston, Mich., on March 6.
two beloved downtown businesses were selected to The 20-person team at the Sashabaw location has
receive highly competitive Match on Main grant Peckham has named a new director to its board, been busy since the branch opened in December
funds from the Michigan Economic Development Monique C. Field Foster, senior counsel at 2020, opening new accounts and loans while saving
Corporation (MEDC). Impression 5 Science Warner Norcross + Judd, one of Michigan’s members money.
Center and Summit Comics & Games were largest and most successful law firms. An
awarded over $37,000 combined, to support experienced lobbyist and policy analyst, Foster At the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP),
projects that include an online store for Impression has nearly 20 years of experience in government they recognize that the most prosperous communities
5’s gift shop, and support for the expansion of affairs. She concentrates her practice on all facets are those that are most inclusive and willing to
Summit Comics & Games. The MEDC Match of government affairs, including policy strategy provide pathways to fulfillment for all people. As
on Main program strives to provide grants aimed and development, analysis and drafting of the regional economic development organization for
at supporting small local businesses to create legislation, legislative events, state procurement, Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, LEAP takes
resiliency and strengthen downtowns. and other advocacy initiatives. charge to advance economic prosperity equitably

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