John Carlson

Federal-Mogul Corp. supplies power train and safety technologies to original equipment manufacturers. It serves the original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, off-road, agricultural, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial equipment. The company was founded by J. Howard Muzzy and Edward F. Lyon in 1899 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

The Reynolds & Reynolds Co. develops and supports software for automotive retailers. It offers accounting and HR, dealer, parts, and dealership services. The company was founded by Lucius D. Reynolds and James R. Gardner in 1866 and is headquartered in Dayton, OH.

Shell Oil Co. manufactures petrochemicals and distributes gas and oil products. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Texaco, Inc. explores and produces oil and natural gas. It engages in the worldwide exploration, production and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Penske Corp. engages in the provision of transportation services. It operates through a variety of industry segments including retail automotive, truck leasing, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and motorsports. The company was founded by Roger Penske in 1969 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Barton Malow Co. provides construction management, design-build, program management, general contracting, technology and rigging services. Its services include BIM, delivery methods, preconstruction, self-perform trades and technology. The company was founded by Arnold Malow and Carl O. Barton in 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

Charter One Bank is a commercial banking company based in Brighton, MI. The private company provides a range of commercial banking services.

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc. operates as an organization to develop public access. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Belle Capital Management LLC (Belle Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan.

Henry Ford Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers services in the areas of addiction treatment, allergy and immunology, anesthesiology, autism and developmental disabilities, bariatric surgery center, behavioral health, cancer, center for integrative medicine, colon and rectal surgery, dermatology, diabetes, emergency, family medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, genetics, heart and vascular, brain tumor, hospital medicine, infectious diseases, internal medicine and endocrinology, and bone mineral disorders. The company was founded by Henry Ford in 1915 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership engages in developing, planning and placemaking decisions for the economic prosperity. It also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The Detroit Zoological Society is a private, not-for-profit corporation. It operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. The firm offers arctic ring of life and the australian outback adventure, the detroit zoo houses over 1,500 animals of 260 different species. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo encompasses 20 acres of forested wetlands with nature trails, a lodge and live animal exhibits focusing on Michigan wildlife. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI.

Detroit Regional Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce. Its activities and initiatives are centered on four strategic pillars: economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Barton Malow Enterprises, Inc. provides construction services. The company is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

United Way For Southeastern Michigan provides financial support to partner organizations. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. Darienne Driver has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. engages in the business investment, project development and management and capital goods leasing and technology transfer services. The firm conducts sales, exports, imports, and offshore trades in the areas of iron & steel products, mineral & metal resources, infrastructure projects, mobility business, chemicals, energy, foods & retail, consumer service business, and others, while providing general services for retailing, information and communications, technical support, transportation, logistics and financing. The company was founded by Douglas J. Jacobs in 1966 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Society for Information Management provides information technology services. It operates as national professional network that connects senior-level IT leaders with peers in their communities. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ.

Bugatti International SA engages in the manufacture of vehicles and vehicle components. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Siemens Corp. manufactures electrical hardware and software for the communication, power, medical and other industries. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.