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

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
MIRA is a valuable resource for retail businesses. As a member, we have been kept abreast of government and industry relations that impact our business, both now and in the future. MIRA also serves by answering our questions and educating our team on new regulations and guidelines.

John Busch
Busch's Fresh Food Markets
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
Before, MIRA was all about donations. After Auday (arabo) took over (as President) though, the programs and organization improved tremendously. It’s all about helping the people and not just asking your members for donations.

Nash Pattah
Savon Foods Supermarket
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 Eid
Rich's Mini Mart
There is strength in numbers and higher membership makes a good impression. Legislators and lobbyists will listen to an organization with 4,000 members.

Pat LaVecchia
Pat's Auto Service, Rocky River OH