JCI Michigan provides leadership development opportunities for young people to create positive change. Organized in Local Organizations, we identify challenges in our communities and work to address them, developing ourselves along the way. Our members are part of an international network of young people, with more than 1500 chapters in almost 115 countries.
What We Do
We provide an environment for our members to develop their true potential through four types of actions - projects, events, trainings and programs.
Why We Do It
We are developing the next generation of leaders and providing them the skills necessary to change the world and find success - whatever that means for them.
2026 Executive Board
JCI has a "One Year to Lead" Philosophy. Our Board of Directors serves a 1-year term to allow members the opportunity to explore various leadership roles throughout their career. The Executive Board refers to those with voting roles. Additional Board of Director Members Include
- Lee DeKievit – Deputy Finance Director
- Brenna LaForge – Creative Director
- Emily Weber – Marketing Director
- Raymond Russell Jr- Technology Director
- Sandi Brinks – Exec Presidential Assistant
- Joannie Zelinski – Bookkeeper
- Michelle McGrann – Primary Advisor
- Jeri Behrmann – Secondary Advisor
- Jake Anderson – Productions Team
- DeMarcus Evans – Membership Director
- Jessica Mancini – Membership Director
- Alecia Sherwood – Programming Director
- Ryan Watkins – Programming Director
- Noel Groom – Senate Liaison
- Cory Rickett – President Coach
- Sarah Austin – Audit Committee
- Sandi Brinks – Audit Committee
