MIRA

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MIRA Board of Directors

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MIRA Board of Directors

Bobby Hesano
Chairman
D&B Grocers Wholesale & Distributors

Orlando Woods
Treasurer
Faygo Beverages, Inc.

John Denha
Secretary
8 Mile Foodland/Huron Foods

Paul Elhindi
Retail Vice Chair
Corner Market

Conrad Haremza
SupplierVice Chair
Corner Market

RETAIL BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Najib Atisha
Indian Village Market

Frank Ayar
Walter’s Shopping Place

Lisa Berry
North Adams General Store

Jim Garmo
Kuzana Enterprises

Ryan Haddad
BP Dunkin Donuts

Marvin Jarbo
Eastern Market of Canton

Phil Kassa
Heartland Marketplace

Rishi Makkar
Rishi International Beverage

Michael Mitchell
Markham Oil

Roy Rabban
Jackson Save-A-Lot

Joe Shina
Imperial Supermarket

SUPPLIER BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Jim Evans
Borden Dairy

Ken Hebert
Reyes Coca-Cola

Jason Howard
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Bryan Morrow
Pepsi Co.

Dave Orlando
Prairie Farms Dairy Co.

Brian Pizzuti
RNDC of Michigan

Marissa Smoyer
Lipari Foods

EMERITUS GOVERNOR

Clifton Denha
Wine Palace

Quite honestly, MIRA does such a fine job meeting our needs. What I love the most is that when we have a question, they are always ready to answer it or get back to us very quickly.

Jeff AnusbigianWestborn Market

It’s very important to be part of the industry you serve. MIRA is an important organization, and being part of a great team gives us the voice to fight for what we believe in, and the power to know we are being treated fairly. Unity is strength, and the more members we have, the stronger we become.

Frank AyarWalters Shopping Place

Rutowski was happy that Michigan’s bottle bill is on MIRA’s 2013 focus list. “We’ve recycled bottles for so long, it’s worked into our system, but it’s a nightmare I’d rather not deal with,” “I’d love to see it replaced with a recycling program outside the stores.

Ed RutowskiWalker Street Pharmacy

It’s very important to be part of the industry you serve. MIRA is an important organization and being part of a great team gives us the voice to fight for what we believe in and the power to know we are being treated fairly.”

“Unity is our strength, and the more members we have, the stronger we become.

Frank AyarWalter's Shopping Place, Hamtramck MI

There is a need for everyone in a specific industry to work together for a common goal to implement change in the common scheme. It’s much easier to do this in a group, as opposed to sitting on the sidelines and allowing one peorson to take the lead while you reap the benefits. It’s very important for you to be a part of the group, be a team player, and be a member of that organization – especially in this industry. Membership in the association provides networking opportunities.

Terry BurnsMichigan Auto Dealers Association, Executive Director

MIRA is a great organization – no doubt about it. It’s worth every penny. Even if you don’t participate in every program that they have – and they have a ton of them – you’re going to get your money’s worth. It’s a great value.

Steve AliXtreme Proformance, Cleveland OH

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