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MIRA Board of Directors

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MIRA Board of Directors

Clifton Denha
Chairman
Wine Palace

Paul Elhindi
Treasurer
Corner Market

Bobby Hesano
Secretary
D&B Grocers Wholesale & Distributors

John Denha
Retail Vice Chair
8 Mile Foodland/Huron Foods

Orlando Woods
Supplier Vice Chair
Faygo Beverages, Inc.

RETAIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Najib Atisha
Indian Village Market

Frank Ayar
Walter’s Shopping Place

Lisa Berry
North Adams General Store

Jerry Crete
Ideal Party Stores

Tonia Fisher
Free Enterprises Inc.

Robert Froelich
Bob’s Pit Stop

Jim Garmo
Kuzana Enterprises

Ryan Haddad
BP Dunkin Donuts

Mazen Jaddou
Mazen Foods

Rishi Makkar
Rishi International Beverage

Michael Mitchell
Retail Vice Chair
Markham Oil

Roy Rabban
Jackson Save-A-Lot

SUPPLIER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Tony Franchi
Lipari Foods

Conrad Haremza
Proximo Spirits

Ken Hebert
Great Lakes Coca-Cola

Rachel Hibbs
Frito-Lay

Eric Medwed
Heaven Hill Brands

Bryan Morrow
Pepsi Co.

Dave Orlando
Prairie Farms Dairy Co.

Brian Pizzuti
RNDC of Michigan

EMERITUS DIRECTOR

Phil Kassa
Heartland Marketplace
Saturn Food Center

By increasing membership, MIRA can improve the perception of supermarkets in the area. Metro-Detroit is perceived as a food desert, but we have some of the best supermarkets anywhere.

Jim HooksMetro Foodland, Detroit MI

I look forward to building my relationship with Auday and the other board members and being part of such an important association that gives back to the community we serve.

Ken HebertCoca-Cola

First, the MIRA program provides a great link to bringing together Nestle Direct Store Delivery with potential new retailers and customers who would like to sell Nestle frozen food that otherwise we may never have come in contact with. Second, the MIRA program allows Nestle to develop specific promotions for MIRA retailers to help drive business. Best of all, This is accomplished while developing great relationships with both the staff and members of MIRA.

Scott EllisNestle DSD

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

With size, comes scale, and scale can drive impact both commercially and politically. That’s why membership is so important.

Harold McGovernNational Wine & Spirits, Brownstown MI

I want to see MIRA grow its membership so that we have more clout in lobbying for favorable legislation. We need to promote membership so that the MIRA can be a strong voice in speaking for independent retailers.

Clifton PattahFood Pride Super Market, Detroit MI