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MIRA STAFF

Ed Weglarz
MIRA President & CEO

Ila Konja
Bookkeeper

Ken Schulte
Director, Business Development & Vendor Liaison

Juan Escareño
Director, Government Relations & Community Outreach

Jim Green
Vice President, Program Development

AJ Abuhamdeh
Ohio Business Development

Mahasen Salman
Business Development

Mary Ann Yono
Business Development/Front Desk Administrator

Raneen Samona
Accounting Assistant

Ricki Wines
Event Coordinator/Publication Sales

Andrea Hesano
Event & Publication 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
Denha Media Group

UHY-MI
Certified Public Accountant

I had heard a lot of great things about them and decided to get involved. I am glad I did, and I plan to continue supporting them. I think MIRA is an excellent organization. They’ve not only helped me through their programs, but they’ve also helped me with some legal issues. These are just some of the reasons why i’ll continue supporting them.

Basil Konja
Easy Pick Market
As MIRA gains more members, we become stronger, and this results in more legislators listening to our voice regarding issues that affect our businesses.

Mike Koza
High Pointe Oil, Novi M
It’s unbelievable what MIRA has been able to do. They’ve done a lot for us but just the CATax alone is the difference between making money and losing money. And now, with what they’re trying to do for us with the cigarette and tobacco tax is another battle we’re fighting to try to keep it down where things are semi-affordable for the normal wiring Joe!

Dave Hilderbrand
Sterling One Stop & Sterling Crossing
MIRA helps us have a larger voice in the government as it relates to the food industry. We have connections with many city leaders and hopefully that helps us compete with the big businesses that are moving into Detroit because of tax incentives.

Calvin Pattah
Food Pride, Detroit MI
MIRA has been a wonderful resource for Hiller’s by ensuring we stay current with industry relevant legislation.”

“MIRA has also connected us with other wholesalers outside of our normal channels, helping us to streamline services and goods we offer to consumers.

Justin Hiller
Hiller's Markets, MI
As a member, we receive better prices on wholesale pricing. MIRA allows me to buy more and sell more product every quarter. I also receive a rebate check from MIRA each quarter.

David Fienman
E&L Supermercado