Our Team

As President & The Right Place的CEO, Randy leads economic development strategy through collaboration with local, State, 以及国家组织和利益相关者. His role is central to the organization’s core work of business retention, expansion, 以及社区内部的吸引力, while aligning with The Right Place’s mission of driving sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity for all in the Greater Grand Rapids Region.

作为战略计划高级副总裁, Brad is responsible for The Right Place's strategic projects and initiatives, 商业智能, 筹款及公共政策. He engages with various partner organizations to lead projects that closely align with The Right Place's 2020-2022 Strategic Plan.

TaRita is the Senior Vice President of Talent and Diversity at The Right Place Inc. She works to collaborate with workforce development organizations, employers, and investors to lead strategies to ensure West Michigan attracts, develops, 并保留了多样化的人才.

As Senior Vice President of Community Development for The Right Place, Tim is responsible for leading The Right Place’s place-based strategy and work. His focus areas include community development pillars such as smart growth planning, infrastructure & 交通，社区领导 & engagement, placemaking, transformational site redevelopment and more.

Andria leads the strategic marketing and communications initiatives for The Right Place to promote West Michigan’s business capabilities across the country and the globe.

Jane provides accurate and timely financial information to The Right Place’s leadership team while ensuring effective internal controls and financial safeguards.

Brent works to recruit new business investment and jobs to the region. He also assists West Michigan companies during the decision-making portion of the expansion process to outline the benefits of growing locally as opposed to out-of-state.

Terry is responsible for The Right Place’s Manufacturing Services team. He is also the Regional Director for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center - Grand Rapids office team. This team works with West Michigan’s small and mid-sized manufacturers assisting them with their opportunities for continuous improvement, development, growth, 并向先进的制造技术转型.

Jennifer provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients in Kent County and site location assistance to national and international IT and tech companies. She also serves as the Director for the Technology Council of West Michigan.

Julie serves as the Senior Economic Development Director for the Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership. In this role, she provides business support services to companies in Newaygo County.

作为西密歇根你好公司的执行董事, 瑞秋领导着该组织的战略, operations, and membership. She helps educate employers and prospective candidates about the region.

作为社区发展的高级总监, Travis is focused on transformational place-based development projects and initiatives throughout the West Michigan region.

Jackie provides accounting support as well as oversight of all project tracking, 收集和记录管理. She is responsible for processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. Jackie还负责MMTC-West的拨款报告, and is responsible for investor billing and record maintenance.

Jakob serves as Executive Director of the Montcalm Economic Alliance. In this role, he provides business support services to prospective and existing companies in Montcalm County. Jakob works to continually improve the overall economic state of the county through the lens of people, place, and prosperity.

René Booker is program manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, 为事件提供支持, marketing, 并在内部不断努力改进. She also supports The Right Place/MMTC-West Manufacturers and Supply Chain Management Councils.

Curtis serves as the Economic Development Director for the Oceana County Economic Alliance. In this role, he provides business support services to companies in Oceana County.

Shawna performs a wide variety of duties to help with the accounting department and running of the daily administrative operations of the company.

吉莉安是会议和活动经理. In her role, she leads the planning and management of events for The Right Place and MMTC-West.

唐娜为总统提供行政协助 & The Right Place的CEO and provides administrative support to The Right Place Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

布兰登为高级顾问提供行政协助. Vice Presidents of Business Development and Talent and Diversity. 布兰登执行各种行政职责, 平衡多个优先事项, 并在我们的人才范围内为关键项目做出贡献, diversity, 商业发展计划.

Eric provides graphic and layout support for all printed communication needs of The Right Place, and he works with local printers to see production through to the final printed materials.

Chloe is studying Marketing Management and English at Calvin University and is graduating Spring 2025. She is the Marketing 通信的实习生 for Hello West Michigan and assists the team with social media, 制作简报, 写博客.

Eric provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients. He provides site location assistance to national and international life sciences firms. 他还担任MiDevice小组的协调员.

作为The Right Place的人才项目经理, Victor works on establishing collaborative relationships between businesses, colleges, universities, and organizations dedicated to the flourishing of communities in West Michigan.

Jessica serves as the Program Manager for Hello West Michigan, where she oversees the internship and candidate connection programs, 营销和传播需求, 并促进会员入职培训计划.

米娅是广告人 & Public Relations student at Grand Valley State University and is graduating in Spring 2025. As the Marketing and Communications intern at The Right Place, Mia协助营销团队使用社交媒体, Web内容管理, email marketing, and public relations.

Peter is a Calvin University student from South Korea and he majors in Marketing management and minors in supply chain management and information systems. 在合适的地方担任业务发展实习生, he will be assisting in research and analysis for the business development team and also assist in various administrative activities.

Steven Lopez is an experienced Business Development Specialist with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – West, 隶属于The Right Place. 专门从事工厂和生产管理, Steven has a deep passion for operational excellence and lean processes. He is notably recognized for his expertise in driving operational excellence and innovation within Industry 4.0. 作为西密歇根州的龙头工业.0评估员，Steven进行全面的工业4.在西密歇根州的13个县进行了0次评估, focusing on identifying technologies that enhance operational performance. Serving small and mid-size manufacturers in Barry County and parts of Kent, his work is instrumental in advancing technological innovation and fostering growth in Michigan's dynamic manufacturing sector. 通过这些努力, Steven plays a crucial role in ensuring the regional manufacturing industry remains competitive and innovative in the evolving global landscape.

Kristi serves as the Economic Development Director of the Chamber Alliance of Mason County. In this role, she provides business support services to prospective and existing companies. She works to improve the overall economic state of Mason County through business retention, expansion, and attraction. Additionally, Kristi facilitates community development and is currently working on housing and trails initiatives for Mason County.

作为投资者关系专员, Emily works to build and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for The Right Place. This includes managing the necessary administrative infrastructure and building relationships with current and future investors.

拉斐尔是一名商业情报人员 & Right Place的研究经理. In this role, he provides 商业智能 and economic research for the organization, 对投资者和其他利益相关者也是如此.

Sadie McKinstry is a Business Development Specialist for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, primarily serving small and mid-sized manufacturers located in Ottawa and Allegan counties.

作为市场和通讯经理, Allyssa管理这个网站, 社交媒体渠道, blog, email and digital marketing campaigns for The Right Place and the MMTC-West team.

Jodi serves as the Executive Director of the Lake County Economic Development Alliance. In this role, she provides business support services to prospective and existing employers and leads critical community development initiatives to improve the overall state of the county and community’s quality of life.

Tristan is a 业务发展协调员 at The Right Place. He works with companies in Kent County on expansion and retention projects, while additionally providing site selection services to companies looking to come to West Michigan.

Matthew is studying Economics and Statistics at Grand Valley State University and will graduate in the spring of 2025. 作为商业智能(BI)实习生, Matthew协助BI团队进行研究, data collection, analysis, and communication.

作为人力资源经理, Angela handles the day-to-day Human Resources functions for the organization. She is a resource for team members and the organization as she works to improve the employee experience. 安吉拉负责团队成员的入职和培训, 福利管理, 组织政策的管理, 合规性很重要.

Kelly serves as the Executive Director for the Mecosta County Development Corporation. In this role, she leads the promotion of economic development in Mecosta County through the attraction, retention and expansion of business and industry.

As Business Research & Right Place的情报经理, John provides 商业智能 and economic research for the organization, 投资者及其他持份者.

Ryan provides leadership in the development and implementation of economic development initiatives focused on People, Place, and Prosperity and in alignment with both local needs and regional strategies.

Amy Winkler is the Client Coordinator for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West Regional Office at The Right Place, Inc. 艾米协调客户咨询和培训项目, 用户小组和工作坊, and monitors these activities’ compliance with contractual reporting requirements.

Ben is responsible for working with small to medium sized manufacturers in West Michigan, focusing on Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ionia, 和北肯特郡. He helps them assess their opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.