About The DEC

Committees


Budget and Auditing Committee

  • Ensures that the finance and accounting records are kept strictly in accordance with best business practices
  • Club Treasurer shall be a member of this committee

 Mark  Mendola
Chair
Mark Mendola
National Managing Partner Tax Services Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Education and Public Affairs Committee

  • Advises on all matters pertinent to the Club’s education, publicity and public activities
  • Advises Club on publication of addresses by speakers
 Faye  Nelson
Chair
Faye Nelson
President & CEO
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Legal Committee

  • Looks after all legal interests of the Club
  • Club Legal Counsel shall be a member of this committee
 Duane  Tarnacki
Chair
Duane Tarnacki
Partner/Member
Clark Hill PLC

Membership Committee

  • Shall seek out prospective members of the Club in accordance with qualifications for membership established by the Board of Directors
  • Supports Club initiatives such as membership drives

 Gary  Corbin
Chair
Gary Corbin
Director - North American Automotive Business Development
Accenture

Nominating Committee - Board of Directors

  • Nominates candidates to Board of Directors

 Arthur   Nitzsche
Chair
Arthur Nitzsche
President & CEO
AAN Company

Nominating Committee - Officers

  • Nominates candidates for Officers positions

 Alan E. Schwartz
Chair
Alan E. Schwartz
Founding Partner
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn

Program Committee

  • Shall assist the Club in obtaining speakers
  • Suggests program ideas to the Club
  • Promotes Club programs
 Deborah  Dingell
Chair
Deborah Dingell
Vice Chairman
General Motors Foundation

Reception Committee

  • Provides hospitality for members and guests of the Speaker Reception and DEC Network Cafe

 Ronald  Bassey
Chair
Ronald Bassey
Member
Bassey and Selesko PLC