Making Michigan
A Talent Leader

Level Up Michigan is a non-governmental, non-partisan initiative to boost postsecondary and skill attainment and make Michigan a talent leader.

Advisory Committee

Supports the Steering Committee in achieving Level Up Michigan’s mission to boost postsecondary and skill attainment and make Michigan a talent leader.

Dave Bing

Former Mayor of Detroit

Jim Blanchard

Former Governor of Michigan

Brian Calley

Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM)

Jeff Donofrio

Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM)

Greg Herman

President, Michigan Building Trades Council

Jim Holcomb

Michigan State Chamber of Commerce

Terrence Martin

President, American Federation of Teachers, Michigan

Mark Murray

Former CEO, Meijer

Rick Snyder

Former Governor of Michigan

John Walsh

Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA)

Management Team

Oversees the day-to-day management of Level Up Michigan.

Alex Andrews

Director of Business Intelligence & Workforce Innovation, Talent First

Greg Handel

Chief Education and Talent Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

Jamie Jacobs

Deputy Director, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN)

Kristiane James