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Scott Walker
Chief Executive Officer

Scott was promoted to Executive Director of Midland Tomorrow in January 2006 and became CEO in 2009. He began his tenure at Midland Tomorrow in April 2004, serving as its Economic Development Manager. Previously, Scott worked in the Sales and Business Development Department at TRW Automotive, where he held the position of Six Sigma Black Belt. Prior to that position, Scott spent twelve years with TRW Automotive and other firms in business development and engineering roles calling on Major Manufacturers. He holds an undergraduate engineering degree from Kettering University and an MBA from Michigan State University. Scott brings with him a broad knowledge of business as well as a sophisticated understanding of the needs of the manufacturing community.

Becky Church
Office Manager/Event Coordinator

Becky began her position in June of 2003. Her responsibilities include office management and accounting for five different groups under Midland Tomorrow’s nonprofit status. Becky also handles event planning for a wide range of functions including Midland Tomorrow's annual Awards Program that attracts an audience of over 300 community leaders, as well as Midland Tomorrow's fund development campaign, various partner programs with Michigan State University and other educational institutions, and legislative affairs. Prior to this position, Becky worked for Central Michigan University, her alma mater.


Tina Kean
Receptionist

Tina joined Midland Tomorrow in 2007 as our receptionist. She is the smiling face you see immediately upon entering our office, and she handles the telephone system and conference scheduling for our office. Tina is also responsible for monthly updates to our database of available commercial and industrial property in the Midland area, and she manages our media database as well. Prior to her work at Midland Tomorrow, Tina was employed at Ingenuity IEQ, a local technology small business focused on indoor air quality and handling.

Cliff Miles
Community Development Manager (consultant)

Cliff began his current position in 1992. Prior to that he served in four Michigan cities as City Manager: Midland, Adrian, Three Rivers and Gaylord. Cliff has also served as Engineer in the City of Ann Arbor Water Department. He earned a B.S.E. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. Current community activities include serving on the Boards of Midland County Council on Aging, Midland Area Community Foundation and the Tri-County Economics Club.

Ryan Richards
Marketing Manager

Ryan began his current position in April of 2005. He is responsible for attraction of targeted national businesses in the chemical and technology industries through research and proactive relationship building. Ryan also prepares and distributes Midland Tomorrow's local and national advertising, annual and quarterly reports, presentations for community interest groups, and other public relations material, and he executes on earned media opportunities. Ryan is a 2004 graduate of Alma College with a B.A. degree in English.