MIRA Board of Directors

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MIRA Board of Directors

Paul Elhindi
Chairman
Corner Market

Bobby Hesano
Treasurer
D&B Grocers Wholesale & Distributors

Jerry Crete
Secretary
Ideal Party Stores

Michael Mitchell
Retail Vice Chair
Markham Oil

Saad Abbo
Supplier Vice Chair
U.S. Ice Corp.

RETAIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Abro
Princess Superette

Najib Atisha
Indian Village Market

Frank Ayar
Walter’s Shopping Place

Clifton Denha
Wine Palace

John Denha
8 Mile Foodland/Huron Foods

Jim Garmo
Kuzana Enterprises

Mazen Jaddou
Mazen Foods

Rishi Makkar
Rishi International Beverage

Roy Rabban
Jackson Save-A-Lot

SUPPLIER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tony Franchi
Lipari Foods

Ken Hebert
Great Lakes Coca-Cola

Eric Medwed
Heaven Hill Brands

Brad Miller
UNFI Midwest Region

Dave Orlando
Prairie Farms Dairy Co.

Tiffany Albert
Blue Care Network

Brian Pizzuti
RNDC of Michigan

Orlando Woods
Faygo Beverages, Inc.

EMERITUS DIRECTOR

Phil Kassa
Heartland Marketplace
Saturn Food Center

Newberry especially likes working with independent retailers, he says, because that’s where you can build your brand quickly and effectively. “Working through MIRA makes that even more effective, because independents are especially strong in Michigan and Ohio.

Roger Newberry
Monster Energy
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 Fiato
North Pointe Insurance Company, Southfield MI
With size, comes scale, and scale can drive impact both commercially and politically. That’s why membership is so important.

Harold McGovern
National Wine & Spirits, Brownstown MI
The strength and success of any organization, whether it is for profit or non-profit, can be measured and judged by its accomplishments and the number of members it serves.”

“MIRA has worked tirelessly over the years to protect the rights and interests of independent retailers. “These accomplishments have made a positive impact on many business owners, whether or not they are members and, by encouraging and promoting membership, MIRA will be a stronger and more powerful organization.

Sam Shoukri
Showerman's Fine wine & Liquor, Livonia MI
The community needs people with retail experience who can bring good ideas forward and keep retailers apprised of what’s going on in the marketplace.”

“More members will make us stronger as a group. That will increase our buying power to offer more discounts and will give us a stronger voice in Lansing, Columbus, and Washington.”

“MIRA membership comes at a minimal cost for benefits that can help your business achieve greater goals.

Brian Yaldoo
Hills Fine Wine & Spirits, West Bloomfield MI
If we work together as one voice, we are a lot louder than we are alone.

Joe Bellino, Jr.
Broadway Market, Monroe MI