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Board Members

Board Members

Linda Forte

Ms. Linda Forte

Linda Forte has been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve as Board chair for a term at the pleasure of the governor. She is retired from Comerica, Inc., where she served as the senior vice president of business affairs and chief diversity officer. Forte currently serves as a board member for Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan. A resident of Detroit, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2024.
Joni Thrower Davis

Mrs. Joni M. Thrower Davis

Joni M. Thrower Davis is a managing partner for Jamjomar Inc. She has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve as a Board member for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2027.
MGCB Board Member Andrew Palms

Mr. Andrew T. Palms

Andrew T. Palms is the Executive Director of Communications Systems at the University of Michigan. He has been reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve as a Board member for a term expiring on Dec. 31, 2027.
Deidre Lambert-Bounds

Ms. Deidre A. Lambert-Bounds

Deidre A. Lambert-Bounds is president and co-owner of Ignite Social Media, LLC, and the COO and co-owner of its sister company, Carusele Media. She has been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve as a Board member for a term expiring on Dec. 31, 2028.