MIRA

The Voice of Independent Retailers

Board of Directors

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Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Phil Kassa

Chairman

Heartland Marketplace

Clifton Denha

Secretary

Wine Palace

Paul Elhindi

Treasurer

Corner Market

Bobby Hesano

Vice Chair of Membership

D&B Grocers Wholesale

Jerry Crete

Convenience/Liquor Store Vice Chair

Ideal Party Store

Jim Garmo

Vice Chair of Vendor Programs

Kuzana Enterprises

Al Chittaro

Supplier Vice Chair

Faygo Beverages, Inc.

Michael Mitchell

Petroleum/Auto Retail Vice Chair

Markham Oil

Tom Baumann

Supermarket/Grocery Vice Chair

Ric’s Food Center

Supermarket Retail Directors

Najib Atisha

Indian Village Market Lance’s Hometown Market

Jacob Garmo

Village Food Market

Convenience/Liquor Store Directors

Joe Abro

Princess Superette

Frank Ayar

Walters Shopping Place

Al Jonna

Picnic Basket

Brian Yaldoo

Hills Fine Wine & Spirits

Petroleum Auto Retail Directors

Ziad Koza

High Pointe Oil

Suplier Directors

Saad Abbo

Ken Hebert

Coca-Cola

Jason Ishbia

Sherwood Food Distributors

Marsha Keenoy

Diageo

Gary McGuirk, Jr.

Liberty USA

Brad Miller

SUPERVALU Midwest Region

Brian Pizzuti

National Wine & Spirits

Mike Quinn

Pepsi Beverages

Associate Directors

Tiffany Otis-Albert

Life Secure

Emeritus Directors

John Denha

Past Chairman

8 Mile Foodland

MIRA did a great job on the food stamp initiative in 2010, and I’m grateful for that. However, we’re not done, and more than the next couple of years, I want to see payments released to food stamp recipients bimonthly.”

“As one strong voice, we can support initiatives that will enable us to compete with national chains such as Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven or fight legislation that will hurt us.

Bobby HesanoD&B Grocers Wholesale, Livonia MI

I like what MIRA is doing,” “They are very strong in helping the community and working on retailers’ issues.

Jim NaderPlumb's Inc.

Because MIRA is flourishing while other associations are floundering, I would like to see us broaden the membership base to include other areas such as restaurants and bars.”

“It’s vital to have a strong member base capable of presenting a stronger voice to legislators. Government has failed us during these difficult economic times, and we must do more to promote ourselves and our industry so that we have more control more than our own destiny.

Richard FiatoNorth Pointe Insurance Company, Southfield MI

Not everyone realizes how important MIRA is or how it benefits their business.”

“There are many intangible assets for each member’s business from work MIRA does behind the scenes in Lansing, Columbus, and Washington on issues that affect all of us. As we gain more members, our voice becomes stronger.

Ronnie JamilBella Vino Wine, Farmington Hills MI

MIRA keeps me informed of all the latest news and updates with the government issues and we get rebates from all the vendors. They keep us up to speed on the latest regulations and keep us informed with just about everything. And if we have any issues we call them and they are right there to answer us right away. That’s is what is good about it.

Rich EidRich's Mini Mart

As a member, we receive better prices on wholesale pricing. MIRA allows me to buy more and sell more product every quarter. I also receive a rebate check from MIRA each quarter.

David FienmanE&L Supermercado