MICHIGAN WATERWAYS STEWARDS
- MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS -
Mike Stout, Founder and President
Stout is a Lansing area resident, MSU graduate, author, and president of I3 Marketing, LLC.
Stout is C-level executive, expert in marketing communications and leading transformational change. Over his career he has managed several national brands, taken regional companies nationally, transformed private label companies into national branded powerhouses, turned longtime declining business into star financial performers, and led company and industry-wide innovation. He has served on economic advisory boards, company executive and steering committees, and regularly consults non-profits.
Stout is C-level executive, expert in marketing communications and leading transformational change. Over his career he has managed several national brands, taken regional companies nationally, transformed private label companies into national branded powerhouses, turned longtime declining business into star financial performers, and led company and industry-wide innovation. He has served on economic advisory boards, company executive and steering committees, and regularly consults non-profits.
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For recreation, Stout is a long-distance solo paddler owning several unofficial world records. He has solo paddled across Lake Michigan six times, Lake Superior once, and has competed in extreme paddling races across the U.S.
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Michigan Waterways Stewards combines Stout's passion for our waterways and his professional experience. It is his way of giving back to community, his home state, and to a sport that has given him so much.
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Michael Green, Board of Director, Secretary
Mike’s professional career has spanned 30 plus years as a lawyer, administrator and financial consultant in the public and private sectors. His public sector experience included working in the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government.
Outside the public domain, he practiced law, served as a vice-president of a statewide trade association, business owner and financial advisor. He’s had the experience of working for two state governors and a U.S. President and has initiated a number of award-winning programs impacting supply chain management, education and affordable housing.
He has served and continues to serve on several national, state and local nonprofit corporate boards. He is blessed with three adult children and three grandchildren. Among a number of interests, he is an avid fly-fisherman with a profound appreciation of nature and the bountiful gifts it provides.
Outside the public domain, he practiced law, served as a vice-president of a statewide trade association, business owner and financial advisor. He’s had the experience of working for two state governors and a U.S. President and has initiated a number of award-winning programs impacting supply chain management, education and affordable housing.
He has served and continues to serve on several national, state and local nonprofit corporate boards. He is blessed with three adult children and three grandchildren. Among a number of interests, he is an avid fly-fisherman with a profound appreciation of nature and the bountiful gifts it provides.
Christine Pearson, Board of Director, Treasurer
Christine is a long-time west Lansing resident. She grew up in the Port Huron area, where the blue water of Lake Huron was at the center of summertime activity.
Pearson graduated from Michigan State University and has worked in the nonprofit industry for more than 35 years. Her greatest achievement was founding the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen in 2001. She served as Board president for six years and was then the organizations first paid Executive Director until leaving the organization in late 2014. More than $7 million was invested in community-based breast health programs and national breast cancer research during her tenure.
Christine’s passion for charitable causes goes beyond the cause. It’s about inspiring and empowering others to believe they can make a difference. Her background includes public relations, marketing, volunteer engagement, sponsor/donor relations, event management, community engagement, corporate social responsibility, grant program management, public speaking, and more.
For fun, Christine enjoys travel, golf, pickleball, and anything that involves water.
Christine’s passion for charitable causes goes beyond the cause. It’s about inspiring and empowering others to believe they can make a difference. Her background includes public relations, marketing, volunteer engagement, sponsor/donor relations, event management, community engagement, corporate social responsibility, grant program management, public speaking, and more.
For fun, Christine enjoys travel, golf, pickleball, and anything that involves water.
- ADVISORS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS -
Belbot, Max: Founder & CEO of Great Lakes Watercraft
Bollman, John: Director, Michigan Legislative Service Bureau and President of Red Cedar Pathway
Boyer, Barney: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Lansing Office
Donovan, Cynthia: President, Quiet Water Society
Ford, David: ACA Level 2 Coastal and River Instructor, Eaton Rapids Team River Runner Chapter Coordinator
Kaschinske Brett: City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Director
Rozycki, Mark: Spin, Michigan Operations Manager
Stockman, George: Michigan State University, Professor Emeritus, College of Engineering
Walls Cliff: City of East Lansing, Environmental Specialist
