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MIRA STAFF

Bill Wild
MIRA President & CEO

Ken Schulte
Director, Business Development & Vendor Liaison

Anoosha Vemulapati
Director, Government Relations

Jim Green
Vice President, Program Development

Lisa Honorowski
Comptroller

Kelli Petty
Event & Publications Promoter

Kaelah O’Brien
Events & 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

MIRA did a great job on the food stamp initiative in 2010, and I’m grateful for that. However, we’re not done, and more than the next couple of years, I want to see payments released to food stamp recipients bimonthly.”

“As one strong voice, we can support initiatives that will enable us to compete with national chains such as Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven or fight legislation that will hurt us.

Bobby HesanoD&B Grocers Wholesale, Livonia MI

It’s rewarding to be part of an organization that is trying to pool resources to compete with the chain stores, such as the programs that have been endorsed by our committees. They help bring in savings with companies that otherwise would never have been presented.” “With more voices comes more success, because the stronger in numbers and participation in our organization, the more viable we become with politicians in our states to bring about positive legislation for our industry, as well as having more leverage in the vendor community to help make us more competitive and profitable.

Phil KassaHearland Marketplace, Farmington Hills MI

Not everyone realizes how important MIRA is or how it benefits their business.”

“There are many intangible assets for each member’s business from work MIRA does behind the scenes in Lansing, Columbus, and Washington on issues that affect all of us. As we gain more members, our voice becomes stronger.

Ronnie JamilBella Vino Wine, Farmington Hills MI

MIRA sources things we don’t, like insurance, and that gives us an opportunity to present those resources and services to new customers.

Ron BaxterGreat North Foods

The scholarship very definitely was welcome. It was of great assistance for geting me through my undergraduate years. It helped me get off to a good start!

Scott TrudeauMIRA Foundation scholarship winner

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

Upcoming Events

Annual Innovations Buying Show

Annual Chicago Metro Grocers Gala

Scholarship Luncheon

Annual Michigan Golf Open