BOARD READINESS

Overview

Everything you need to know about what Boards are looking for and the experience, documents, support you need to find your best  fit.

Agenda

8:00am to 9:00am - Networking
9:00am to 10:00am - Panel Discussion

Registration

$30  Member In-Person Breakfast & Networking Registration Fee
$45  Non-Member In-Person Breakfast & Networking Registration Fee

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Panelist

Maria Duey has over 20 years of experience as a financial executive in publicly traded global manufacturing companies, including Masco Corporation and Horizon Global. She has held senior roles in Corporate Development driving M&A growth, structuring over 20 deals with values ranging from $2 million to $1 billion, and in Investor Relations.  Maria has extensive experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, including post-IPO. 

Maria sits on the board of Hooker Furnishings, a publicly traded (NASDAQ: HOFT) designer, manufacturer and importer of furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets, and is the Chair of the Compensation Committee. She also is a member of the Regional Advisory Board for Horizon Bank. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Leonine Advisory, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions for middle-market companies.  Ms. Duey holds an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA from Michigan State University.

As the Owner and Chairman/CEO of Angott Search Group, Mark has set the standards for our firm, yet he constantly raises the bar. Although he specializes in recruiting for the banking and financial services industries, our fearless leader is skilled in virtually everything we do here.

Nationally recognized as one of the leading recruiters in his field, Mark has profound relationships and expertise within a tight network of financial services professionals. As a result of his 43 years of industry expertise, Mark is much sought-after as a keynote speaker for various groups, associations, and educational institutions, and he has become an often-quoted industry expert in major newspapers and trade publications.

Following his lead – and adopting his philosophy and core values – Mark’s team believes in truly partnering with their clients. Our strength lies in our expertise in the marketplace, as demonstrated by our proven track record in consistently providing intelligent solutions and superior talent. With Mark’s skills, creativity, leadership standards, and work ethic leading the charge, it’s easy to see why we’ve been a top recruiting firm in Michigan for more than 40 years.

Moderator

Kimberly is a renowned expert in transforming global organizations to maximize efficiencies in supply chain, manufacturing and operational performance. During her 30-year career, she has assisted automakers and suppliers in driving value creation by leveraging the interface between finance, operational (plant floor) efficiency, and the effective use of technology. Kimberly currently serves as a principal of her own firm SCRM, providing independent consulting services, largely to equity funds and multiple holding family funds relating to sales growth, efficiency and market strategy.

Most recently Kimberly was the Chief Executive Officer for Dura Automotive Systems. Prior to joining Dura, Kimberly was Chief Executive Officer of Rush Trucking, a $100 million long-haul trucking company. During the 2020 COVID Automotive shutdown, she helped to dramatically improve efficiency, reduce equipment cost in half and quadruple the customer base for Rush.

Kimberly sits on the Board of Directors for AMG Industries, LLC., and Romeo Rim, as well as on the Executive Committee and General Board for The Children’s Center, a Detroit-based non-profit. She is a founding member and the first female chair of the Private Director’s Association, which provides training and insight for existing and potential board members of privately held companies. In 2019 she was named “Director to Watch” by Directors & Boards Magazine.

Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Art in economics and accounting from Michigan State University and a Master’s in business administration from Walsh College.

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