ABC-SEMI Issue 1, 2019

6 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. KEITH LEDBETTER PRESIDENT AND CEO Time Since Hired: 2 ½ years Schooling: Michigan State University Major(s): Political Science Pre Law (BA) Originally From: Knoxville, TN Hobbies: Collecting sports memorabilia, driving golf carts around the neighborhood, and boating Fun Fact: “I have launched two charter schools.” Favorite Part of Job: “Having the ability to connect young people to good paying careers that can transform their lives.” GRACE BONVENTRE EDUCATION SERVICES COORDINATOR Time Since Hired: 3 ½ years Schooling: Macomb Community College (AA) Major(s): Business Mgmt and Marketing Originally From: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Hobbies: Maintaining my vegetable garden, walking my dog, and crafting Fun Fact: “I have one son who is a fire fighter and another son who plays college baseball.” Favorite Part of Job: “I like interacting with our students and helping them succeed.” MICKEY MORTIMER VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Time Since Hired: 2 years Schooling: Ferris State University (BS) Major(s): Business Originally From: Grass Lake, MI Hobbies: Politics, all sports, and collecting bourbon Fun Fact: “For 20 years I was a competitive sailboat racer.” Favorite Part of Job: “Helping people, and a great deal of that is about developing partnerships between SEMCA/ABC SEMI and schools, organizations and individuals that other need skilled trades training or workers.” ASHLEY WEAVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Time Since Hired: 2 years Schooling: Central Michigan University (BAA) Major(s): Integrated Public Relations Originally From: Fowlerville, MI Hobbies: Singing in my Jeep, traveling, collecting rock band t-shirts, and hanging out on the farm Fun Fact: “This year I am celebrating 10 years of coaching gymnastics.” Favorite Part of Job: “Getting to know our members and how they’ve earned and built their success.” JOHN MANOR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND SAFETY Time Since Hired: 1 ½ years Schooling: Michigan State University (BA) Major(s): Communications Originally From: Monroe, MI Hobbies: Hunting, reading, and camping Fun Fact: “I lived in Japan for four months.” Favorite Part of Job: “The diversity of the job, no one day is ever the same as the last.” DEANNA SCHAFER OPERATIONS MANAGER Time Since Hired: 8 months Schooling: Michigan State University (BA) Walsh College (MBA) Major(s): Comparative Cultures & Politics Originally From: Shelby Township, MI Hobbies: Pure Barre, jet skiing, and wedding planning Fun Fact: “My fiancé and I just recently bought our first house.” Favorite Part of Job: “I like having the opportunity to get involved in advocacy work.” DIANE BALDWIN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Time Since Hired: 1 year Schooling: Oakland University (BA) and University of Michigan (MA) Major(s): Linguistics; Educational Studies with focus on Policy, Leadership & Administration Originally From: Lake Orion, MI Hobbies: Kayaking, reading, and baking Fun Fact: “Someday, I plan to have a cockatoo and train it to say cool phrases.” Favorite Part of Job: “Training SEMCA instructors and interacting w/students.” GETTING TO KNOW OUR STAFF PEOPLE