Our Network

To help achieve our mission to cultivate creative density and advance Detroit’s reputation as a global center of design and innovation, we have assembled a network of internationally respected professionals to serve DC3 client needs in the following strategic areas:

• Early stage, high-potential businesses seeking business acceleration services;
• Established creative sector firms looking to locate and/or grow in Detroit’s creative corridor; and
• Individual creative practitioners seeking to share their work with national and globalaudiences.

Responsibilities of the Venture Network include sharing of professional insights, candid feedback and facilitating critical introductions with the ventures and practitioners.

• Amy Green Deines Amy Green Deines joined the School of Architecture at The University of Detroit Mercy in 2000 as a.. mask mask
• Arthur Mitchell Arthur Mitchell is a creative director in his former life with the unique ability to use both his.. mask mask
• Brian Boyle As a founding partner of Issue Media Group, Brian Boyle is obsessed with designing New Media that can.. mask mask
• Chad Schaeffer Chad Schaeffer grew up in Troy, Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University.  After moving away from the.. mask mask
• Chris Uhl Chris Uhl is Director of Changemaking, at The Skillman Foundation. For the past decade, Uhl worked in the financial.. mask mask
• Colin Darke Colin Darke is an attorney with Bodman PLC in its Banking Group, and he is a member of.. mask mask
• Colleen Hill Colleen Hill is an Ann Arbor native who moved to Detroit in the fall of 2003 to attend.. mask mask
• David Rice David Rice is the founder and chairman of the The Organization of Black Designers (OBD) which currently numbers 8,700.. mask mask
• David Robson David Robson is the Director at Walbridge Development Services. Walbridge is considered one of the Nations top privately.. mask mask
• David White David joined Warner, Norcross & Judd upon graduation from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was.. mask mask
• David Wible David Wible is a Vice President and Middle Market Commercial Banker at Comerica Bank in Detroit.  In his.. mask mask
• Don Smith Don Smith is the EVP/Managing Director of Sales at Marketing Associates. Generating leading-edge sales opportunities, from both new.. mask mask
• Donald Jones Donald Jones is senior consultant to the New Economy Initiative (NEI), responsible for helping the NEI team to build opportunities.. mask mask
• Edward Hudson II In his practice, Mr. Hudson offers practical solutions and insight to young entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 businesses, alike... mask mask
• Glenn Levine Media Academica, LLC provides video production services directly to business, government and academic organizations to communicate complex information.. mask mask
• Gregg Garrett Greggory R. Garrett is the CEO and founder of CGS Advisors, LLC.  For the last 15 years he.. mask mask
• Hajj Flemings Hajj Flemings is the founder of Brand Camp University, which runs one of the largest personal branding conferences.. mask mask
• Imre Molnar Industrial designer and educator Imre Molnar was named Dean of the College for Creative Studies in September 2001... mask mask
• Jason Huvaere With a background in music promotion, event management and production, Jason Huvaere offers creative solutions for events from an.. mask mask
• Jeevak Badve Jeevak is the Director of Strategic Business Development and Design Studio Manager, at American Specialty Cars: a full service.. mask mask
• Joe Gaglio Senior Manager who serves some of Deloitte’s most complex clients in the areas of governance, risk management and.. mask mask
• John Lewis John Lewis has been consulting on custom software development projects for the last 10 years. He began his.. mask mask
• Julie Egan Julie Egan is an international affairs fellow in residence at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and a.. mask mask
• Katy Locker Katy Locker has served as Program Director for the Hudson-Webber Foundation since 2008.  Established in 1943 with major.. mask mask
• Keith Piwko Keith Piwko is a Certified Public Accountant for Plante Moran with broad experience in accounting, auditing, taxation and.. mask mask
• Kerry Doman Kerry Doman is the Founder and CEO of After 5 Detroit, a website that highlights events, hotspots and.. mask mask
• Kim Clayson Kimberly Ross Clayson is an associate attorney with Schneider Miller, PC.  Kim has a unique perspective to bring.. mask mask
• Lorri Meyers Lorri Meyers specializes in bridging the gaps between research, brand, business and creative strategy with breakthrough thinking, creative spirit, and.. mask mask
• Luana Floccuzio Luana Floccuzio is Managing Director at Campbell Ewald and has over 25 years of experience in the industry.. mask mask
• Luis Resto Luis Resto is a Detroit-based musician and composer who has collaborated with a wildly diverse collection of accomplished artists.. mask mask
• Mark Petroff Mark Petroff is driving Marketing Associates into a future defined by advanced technology-empowered marketing services. “We have positioned.. mask mask
• Maud Lyon Maud Lyon leads the Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, which supports nonprofit arts and culture organizations throughout the.. mask mask
• Melanie Davis Melanie D. Davis, APR is Executive Director for The Adcraft Club of Detroit. The Adcraft Club of Detroit.. mask mask
• Michele Silvestri Michele Silvestri is the design evangelist and visual language guardian at WPP’s Team Detroit, a fully integrated, 1,100-person,.. mask mask
• Mitchell Posada Mitchell is primarily a tech entrepreneur and digital innovation consultant currently advising several tech start-ups nationally.  Mitchell is.. mask mask
• Nathan Hackstock A Creative Director with a strong business mind, a knack for problem solving, a never ending curiosity, and.. mask mask
• Olga Stella Olga Stella is the Vice President of Business Development at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC). DEGC is.. mask mask
• Oliver Ragsdale Oliver Ragsdale Jr. is currently President of The Arts League of Michigan, Inc. and the Virgil H. Carr.. mask mask
• Paul Mersino Paul M. Mersino is an associate in the Detroit office of Butzel Long. He is a member of.. mask mask
• Paula Sorrell Rhoades Paula Sorrell Rhoades has 22 years of experience, including Chief Marketing Officer of a $72 million company and.. mask mask
• Richard Rogers Richard L. Rogers has been president of the College for Creative Studies (CCS) since 1994.  During Rogers’ tenure.. mask mask
• Ryan Schirmang Ryan Schirmang is the Creative Project Manager for Detroit-facing projects at Team Detroit. He spearheaded an initiative to.. mask mask
• Sabrina Keeley Sabrina Keeley is Chief Operating Officer for Business Leaders for Michigan, she is responsible for overseeing the execution.. mask mask
• Saundra Little Saundra Little, AIA, LEEP AP is an Eco-Centric Architect, and National Organization Minority Architects- Detroit Chapter – President.. mask mask
• Scott Hauman Co-Founder, Chief Brand Strategist, Lingo® With more than 15 years experience in both agency and client environments, Scott.. mask mask
• Scott Weir Scott Weir (CAHP) is a Principal at ERA and holds a Masters degree in Architecture. His scope of.. mask mask
• Steven Enwright Steve Enwright is a founding member of Tomkiw Enwright, PLC. Steve was born in Detroit, Michigan and is.. mask mask
• Susan T. Mosey Susan T. Mosey has been the President of the University Cultural Center Association (UCCA) in Detroit for twenty.. mask mask
• Tim Smith Tim Smith began a professional career as an editor/reporter at small-town newspaper in Plymouth, Michigan. This led to.. mask mask
• Tom Lewand Mr. Lewand represents corporations in a variety of general business transactions at Bodman Law. He also works with.. mask mask
• Traci Armstrong Traci Armstrong’s career path is as twisted as San Francisco’s Lombard Street. Which is fitting, since her latest.. mask mask
• Warren Ritchie In a 30 year career to date, Dr. Warren Ritchie has worked in the private sector, the public.. mask mask