Scott L. Carmona College of Business Advisory Board

Kelly Baumgartner has been working in finance for over a decade. She graduated from  Western Michigan University in 2006 with a BBA, received an MBA from Northwood University in 2009, and most recently received a Doctorate of Business Administration in 2017. In her work, she focuses on the creation, implementation and monitoring of generational wealth management planning. 

She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region as well as the noon Rotary Club in Frankenmuth, MI. 

Her husband and four children live in Frankenmuth. They enjoy fly fishing, skiing, outdoor adventures, and spending time with friends and family. They are also members of the Frankenmuth Bible Church and the Saginaw Club. 

Tammy Bernier is CEO and co-owner of Duperon Corporation, a leader in innovative preliminary liquid/solids separation systems, that designs, develops, and manufactures innovative, patented products that provide solutions for water, wastewater, and industrial applications. She managed the company from near bankruptcy to 25%+ growth while developing a unique entrepreneurial culture that encourages employees to be “whole” people and bring their passions and what matters to them personally to work to deliver something extraordinary. 

Tammy graduated summa cum laude with a BBA from Saginaw Valley State University, and has nearly 40 years of manufacturing, management and family business experience. She has more than 30 years of experience in personal development and growth courses, including extensive training with Landmark Education. Having worked with coaches, CEO roundtables and various mentors for years, and with a broad range of experiences, Tammy has a valuable perspective about business and business cultures and living a life that matters. 

A frequently invited speaker, Tammy has shared her knowledge and experience in personal development, culture, leadership, and business management through podcasts, university lectures, and seminars. She integrates her many experiences throughout her career in her presentations to help others achieve their highest level of success.  

As a life-long philanthropist, supporter and volunteer of many worthy endeavors, Tammy 
surrounds herself with people who are “up to something” and working to make a difference for the community and the lives of others. She is passionate about people living a life of their dreams.   

Tammy is equally passionate about her personal life as she is her professional life. She feels blessed to be a wife of more than 40 years, a mother, stepmother and grandmother to 11 grandchildren, as well as a daughter, sister and friend. 

DUPERON AWARDS:

• Economic Excellence Award for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2019, Saginaw Future
• Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch, 2006
• Michigan Export Achievement Award, 2007
• Michigan Economic Bright Spot Award, 2008, Corp! Magazine
• Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award, 2008, Michigan Manufacturers Association
• Best of Michigan Business Award, 2011, Corp! Magazine
• Outstanding Investment in Saginaw County Award, 2014, Saginaw Future
• Innovation and Leadership to Enhance the Michigan Entrepreneurial Environment, 2014, Mid-Michigan Innovation Center
• Succession Success Award, 2017, Best of MichBusiness Awards & Gala
• Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Distinguished Alumni Award—Most Engaged Workplace, 2019
• Heart of the City Outstanding Business Award, Michigan Banner, 2019 
• Manufacturing Innovation Excellence award, Michigan Manufacturers Association, 2021
• Top 10 of “Coolest Things Made in Michigan“ 2021, Dual Auger System, Michigan Manufacturer’s Association, 2021

PERSONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

• Soaring Eagle Award, 2009, Vistage Detroit
• Women of Achievement Award in Business, 2012, YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region
• 18th Annual Hall of Fame, Inductee, Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan, 2015
• Outstanding Aluma, Saginaw Valley State University, 2018
• Empowerment Award Honoree, Underground Railroad’s, 2019
• MFG Lifetime Achievement Award, Michigan Manufacturer’s Association, 2019

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS (Past & Current):

• National Water & Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), Chairperson 
• Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Council Great Lakes Bay Region, Board Member
• Saginaw Community Foundation, Board Member 2009- 2015
• Great Lakes Bay Regional Council of Inforum, Board Member
• Mid-Michigan Women in Leadership, Board Member, Advisory Board Member 
• PartnerShift, Board Member, Chairperson 2017-2022
• “Brave Conversation” series, Mid-MI Women in Leadership/Inforum, Creator/Moderator 
• Vote Yes for Career Technical Education for Saginaw County, Co-Chair
• Saginaw Career Center: Entrepreneurial Advisory Board
• Junior League – Community Advisory Board
• Children Trust Michigan (CTF) – Board Member appointed by Governor Whitmer 
• Children Trust Michigan (CTF) – Executive Committee
• Children Trust Michigan (CTF) – Chair, Resource Development Committee, Strategy Committee    
• Co-Evolutionary Business Model Group—a High Performance You and Me Business Model, Member 
• Saginaw BIG DREAM TEAM, an ACCELERATOR for Saginaw Dream Holders, Member
• Michigan Manufacturers Association, Board Member

Gary is a graduate of SVSU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management and Economics; and also graduated from the University of Detroit Law Schools. He was a Law Partner with Darbee, Bosco and Hammond up to 2015 leading up to 38-year legal affiliation. Gary is Chairman, member of the Board of Trustees for the McLaren Bay Region; and a member of the SVSU Board of Fellows where he previously occupied the position of chair.

He is married to Barbara Tabor Bosco. Barbara is the co-owner, with her brother, Tom Tabor, of Herman Hiss and Co., a 5th generation family business in Bay City. 

Wayne completed a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology and a master’s degree in Administration at Michigan State University. He’s also an SVSU graduate, where he earned another bachelor’s degree in Spanish and completed some additional coursework in German.

Wayne is the Chairman and Board member of Frankenmuth Downtown Development Authority; and Chairman of Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland’s board of directors. He is also a board member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation; Delta College’s Capital Campaign; and Saginaw Valley State University’s Capital Campaign. He is the past chairman and member of the Board of Education of St. Lorenz Lutheran School; Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce; and Saginaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Additionally, Wayne was previously a member of First of America Bank—Mid Michigan; First of America Bank—Michigan; St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Council; Christian Communications Ministry Committee for St. Lorenz Lutheran Church; Michigan State Chamber of Commerce; and the Frankenmuth Sister City Committee (Gunzenhausen, Germany). Lastly, he is the past President of Frankenmuth Noon Rotary Club.

Peter is a graduate of Michigan State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He has over 30 years of experience working at Saginaw Bay Underwriters as a President and CEO. He is licensed to write auto and home insurance policies.

Peter is a member of the Board of Fellows at Saginaw Valley State University; the Stevens Center for Family Business; and the Wickes Foundation. He is also a Past President of the Saginaw Club.

Cass is a graduate of SVSU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA. He has over 30 years of experience leading customer contact operations for many Fortune 100 companies. This includes six years as the Senior Director of Customer Care for XO Communications, five years as the Customer Services Manager for Cox Communications, and over fifteen years with Morley Companies Inc.

Cass is a member of Great Lakes Chapter of SOCAP International–an Association for Customer Care Professionals.

Mark Flegenheimer retired in May 2023 after a 40-year    career serving the sugar industry, including 28 years  working for Michigan Sugar Company.

Mark began his career in 1983 in New York City, trading    sugar, with Amerop Sugar Corporation. He was      Amerop’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. He to Michigan Sugar in 1994 working as Vice President of Administration. He became President and CEO in 1998.

Mark serves on various Boards including TriStar Trust Bank, MyMichigan Health – Saginaw, Midland Center for the Arts, and the Saginaw Country Club. He is also the Executive in Residence at SVSU.

Mark graduated from DePauw University. He and his wife, Anne, reside in Saginaw, Michigan, and have two adult children, Trevor and Katie.

James H. Furbush (Jamie) graduated from Swan Valley High School, received a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University, and a master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Administrative Science.

He has been a leader in the region since 2002, presently serving as COO at Great Lakes Bay Health Centers after spending 17 years at Covenant HealthCare. His responsibilities range from leading multidisciplinary medical practices in both acute and ambulatory settings and directing operations and growth in addition to facilities, property management and quality/performance improvement.

He and his family reside in Frankenmuth and after many years of service to the community through organizations such as the Frankenmuth Jaycees, he now commits much of his volunteer time to youth hockey in Saginaw.

Trevor Keyes, Economic Development Finance Professional, Michigan Department of Agriculture

Ken LeCureux, Executive Vice President, Bierlein Companies, Inc  

Ken is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in accounting and business management.  Experience includes:  twelve years as a tax partner with Foulds & LeCureux, CPA, forty years of corporate administration as EVP with Bierlein Companies, along with serving as President of Bierlein Services, Inc., also as Sec/Trea of Bierlein Companies Foundation and GECO Insurance Co., and Vice-chair of Field Neurosciences Institute.  He is a member of the Association of International CPAs and Michigan Association of CPAs. 

His past community service includes working with several nonprofit organizations and serving as a twenty-four year member of the SVSU Board of Fellows.  As a founder, director, and instructor for Urban Racquet Sports Foundation since 2006, he continues to reach, teach and mentor urban youth through that charitable organization which built, operates, and maintains the Saginaw Garber Courts.  A reflection of his community service are the:  Spirit of Saginaw Award, Positive Impact Award, Heart of the City Award, and Spirit of Philanthropy Award; but believes that the ultimate legacy isn’t self-centered achievement, but other-centered nurturing and mentoring. 

Ken and his wife, Jan Spicer LeCureux, are life-long residents of Saginaw, with his son, Jonathan, a professor of microbiology at SVSU.   

Andrew Matuzak is a Principal with Yeo & Yeo PC. He joined Yeo & Yeo  in 2011.

He is a member of the firm's Tax Services Group; co-leader of the Death Care Services Group; and the Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management team.

Combining the accounting experience of Yeo & Yeo with the wealth management experience of Avantax Planning Partners^sm, Andrew works hand-in-hand with clients to connect tax strategy to financial planning goals.

Jim Papajesk is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University. Upon graduation he started as a Chemist at Dow Chemical. He later transitioned to the banking field at NBD Bank, before moving to Citizens Bank, and then to 15* State Bank. Jina is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking.

At 1st State Bank, Jim is presently an Executive Vice President, functioning as Chief Credit Officer and Head of Information Technology. He is a graduate of Leadership Saginaw and Bay Counties, as well as the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, and has served on several Community Committees and Boards.
Currently, Jim is a Board Member for the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Stevens Family Business Membership, Marketing, and Nominating Committee.

Gene is a graduate of Western Michigan University School of Business Administration, and the National Trust School, Northwestern University.

He has over thirty years of experience in banking and trusts including thirty years as a Certified Financial Planner, and thirteen years as an Asset Allocation Management Specialist.

Gene is a member of Covenant HealthCare Board of Directors (Vice-Chair), Valley Lutheran High School Growth Campaign (Co-Chair), Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2014 Chair), Michigan Bankers Association (Trust Management Committee), 1000 Leaders Initiative (Past Co-Chair), and One Hundred Club.

Clarence earned a BA degree from the University of Michigan and attended the Defense Intelligence Institute for Russian and East European studies.

His diverse experience includes over six years with the Naval Intelligence/Defense Intelligence Agency, over eight years as President of Amigo Mobility International Inc., three years as Managing Director of movingpeople.net, and over thirteen years as the President of Wirt-Rivette Financial Group.

Clarence is the Chair and Executive Board Member for the Action Art Council at the Saginaw Art Museum, and the Vice Chair for Pulse3 Foundation.

Amy is a graduate of SVSU where she earned a BBA degree in Accounting. She has been a part of Weinlander Fitzhugh for twenty-nine years and has been a partner and the Director of Human Resources for fourteen years.

Amy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, Society for Human Resource Management, Board of Directors of McLaren Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay Area Community Foundation Treasurer, Past President of the Saginaw-Bay-Midland Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants, SVSU Board of Fellows, and Past Board of Directors, and Secretary and Treasurer of the Bay Area Women’s Center.

Kevin is a CPA and CFO at Doescher Group, a consulting firm that helps business owners evolve or exit their businesses with confidence. He's spent the last 15 years of his career helping businesses navigate tax compliance and planning. His background includes consulting for companies in the construction, franchise, and auto dealership industries, and as someone who grew up in a small town where small business was the backbone of the community, he's proud of his focus on family-run or owner-managed businesses. 
 
He received a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy degree from Saginaw Valley State University and is a member of the AICPA and the Michigan Association of CPAs. He is also a member of the Stevens Center for Family Business and the Construction Financial Management Association–Mid-Michigan chapter. In his free time he enjoys CrossFit, golfing, running long races, and woodworking, and is also an active member of Kensington Church. Kevin lives with his wife and three kids in Clarkston, MI. 

Benjamin Schott, President and CEO, Thumb Bank & Trust 

Benjamin (Ben) Schott began his banking career with Thumb Bank & Trust in 1991 and has been President and CEO since 2019.  He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University with a major in Finance.  He also received his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2006. 

Ben is a current member of the Cass City Gavel Club and formerly held the role of President.  He is also a member of the Elkland Township Planning Commission.  Ben is a current Board member of the CBM (Community Bankers of Michigan), as well as past treasurer of the Cass City Boys Little League. 

Ben resides in Cass City with his wife Tonya, and they have three children.  He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family. 

Herb is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he earned a Master of Science degree in Civil/Structure Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

Herb has earned several awards that reflect his service to the community. These include the Harry S. Lund Outstanding Volunteer Award, the Robert H. Albert Community Service Award, Outstanding Business Leader Award, Marsh – Princing Award for Leadership, and the State Engineer of the Year Award. Also, he is honored in the Business Hall of Fame from Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan.

As a lifelong Midland resident, Stamas brings 30 years of expertise in business, government and advocacy at the local and state levels. Growing up in a local business—his family has owned Pizza Sam's since 1960—gives Stamas a unique and first-hand perspective on Midland's business community.
Stamas also has experience advocating for business at the statewide level, most recently as a Vice President at the Small Business Association of Michigan. He also served as Chief of Staff for the Senate Majority Leader and as the Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs in the Michigan Department of Community Health. Stmas also served as both a State Representative (98th House District) and State Senator (36th Senate District). Tony is a graduate of Michigan State University. He resides in Midland with his wife, Sara, and their two children.

Mike has worked in the Great Lakes Bay Region for over 37 years, the last 24 years at Independent Bank. Mike serves as Market President – Bay Region, and additionally oversees the retail branch network and retail consumer lending, (direct and dealer lending) for Independent Bank.   He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University with a major in Accounting and a minor in Economics & Business Administration, and a 2008 Graduate of the Graduate School of Banking University of Wisconsin–Madison.  Mike is very active in the community and has served on many foundation and non-profit boards.  He currently serves on the National Marine Lenders Association Board as Vice President of the Board and Membership Chair, Saginaw Valley State University Carmona College of  Business Advisory Board, Michigan Bankers Association Grassroots Committee Chair, Graduate School of Banking University of Wisconsin-Madison Bankers Advisory Board, Bay City EDC-Brownfield Board, Bay Future Inc. Board, Arenac County EDC-Brownfield Board, RiversEdge Development Board Secretary/Treasurer,  and Saginaw Bay Yacht Club Audit Chair.  Past involvement in community organizations include Board Chair Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Chair McLaren Bay Medical Foundation, Great Lakes Regional Alliance, Hidden Harvest, Red Cross, and Saginaw Children’s Zoo.

Dr. Sullivan was born and raised in Northern New Jersey. He attended The College of the Holy Cross and received an MD degree from Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. After completing a General Surgery residency at Northwestern and a Vascular Surgery fellowship at Rush University in Chicago, he came to Saginaw in 1999 to establish Midwestern Surgical Associates with Dr. Samuel Shaheen. Dr. Sullivan practiced General and Vascular Surgery for over 15 years. He was heavily involved in Medical Staff Leadership and organized medicine at both Covenant HealthCare and St. Mary's Medical Center. In 2013, Dr. Sullivan began a second career in hospital administration at Covenant HealthCare. In 2015 he completed an Executive Masters in Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Dr Sullivan served Covenant as Medical Director of Clinical Utilization, Chief Informatics Officer, Chief Transformation Officer, as well as a Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, overseeing quality initiatives and perioperative services. He was involved in several statewide leadership positions as well as the regional Thrive Patient Safety Task Force. He served as a member of the Saginaw County Board of Health and as a Board Member of Mackinaw Surgery Center and CMU Medical Education Partners. Dr. Sullivan resides in Saginaw Township with his wife, Lisa and has two adult children.

Ryan is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and Ferris State University where he earned an AAS, Welding Technology degree. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

His experience includes over two years as a Tax Associate, three years as a Senior Tax Associate, and over two years as a Tax Manager, all for Rehmann.

Beth completed executive education at Tuck Business School (Dartmouth) and a Health Sciences degree at Central Michigan University.

She joined the Amigo team in 1975 and has helped the company in numerous positions ranging from purchasing to sales.

Beth is a member of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce, the Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association, the Stevens Center for Family Business, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, and St. Mary's Guardian Angel Respite & Adult Day Services.

Michael Turner is a local technology entrepreneur with a dynamic vision for bridging the gap between people and technology. With an Associate's Degree in Computer Information Technology from Delta College, he transformed a small-town tech shop into a nationwide IT company with four thriving locations. Michael is known for his strategic insights and commitment to innovation, qualities that he brings to all facets of his life. His leadership is marked by a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a dedication to client success. Outside of the office, Michael values a balanced lifestyle, enjoying both fitness pursuits and family time, underscoring his belief in personal growth as the foundation for professional excellence.

I have more than 25 years of experience delivering comprehensive investment, planning, and financial solutions to clients. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University. In addition to my role at Huntington, I am involved in the Great Lakes Bay Economic Club and Hospital Finance Authority City of Saginaw Michigan. In my free time, I enjoy exercising and reading.

Bill is a graduate of Michigan State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business, and the University of Michigan where he earned his MBA.

He has served as the Owner and President for Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant for forty-seven years. He is also a member of Pheasants Forever (Board of Directors), and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau.