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MIRA STAFF

Ed Weglarz
MIRA President & CEO

Ken Schulte
Director, Business Development & Vendor Liaison

Juan Escareño
Director, Government Relations & Community Outreach

Jim Green
Vice President, Program Development

Lisa Honorowski
Comptroller

Kelli Petty
Event & Publications Promoter

Andrea Hesano
Event & Publications Assistant

Mary Ann Yono
Business Development

Ricki Wines
Business Development

Faris Alameh
Business Development

Raneen Samona
Administrative Assistant

MIRA CONSULTANTS

Matt Miner
Michigan Lobbyist
Capitol Strategies Group

Terry Fleming
Ohio Lobbyist
TC Fleming & Associates

Morrill & Fiedler, LLC
Illinois Lobbyist

Tamar Lutz
Graphic Designer
Tamar Designs, LLC

Vanessa Denha
Magazine Writer
Epiphany Communications & Coaching

UHY-MI
Certified Public Accountant

The industry has been good to me, and I want to help others have the same success.” “United we stand, divided we fall. Our industry is only as good as the weakest link, so stronger members mean a stronger industry.

Dave FreitagYorkshire Tire & Auto, Bellevue OH

I volunteer because the association helps shape the direction of the industry and also benefits my business.”

“We should continue to educate our members on the benefits of membership so that they take advantage of our programs. We are all small business owners with common goals and we all compete against the bigger businesses. Binding together in MIRA makes us more competitive against them.

Jerry CreteIdeal Party Store, Bay City 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

MIRA has a large impact on the industry and on my family business. Having input on decision making in Lansing and Washington is essential. We need to be a strong voice of the industry to survive.

Thomas WelchHollywood Super Markets, Troy MI

MIRA helps me. I was initially attracted by the Chase Paymentech program, but truly appreciate the association’s expertise and information. I’ve found so much info in the Bottom Line publication that is useful, or helpful, and that has taught us something to pay attention to.” “The magazine has been fabulous; it’s totally saved me a few times.

Elizabeth KaczanWaters Edge Market, Kewadin MI

Our partnership with MIRA has been vey intimate and very beneficial for both of us. It’s a true partnership.”

“We piggyback on new members, MIRA sells our product, and we sell theirs. There’s a lot of team selling there, if you will. I didn’t expect that, to be honest. It’s quite unusual to have an association work that hard for a supplier.

Cindi Quinn-VenturaDTE Energy Supply