MICHIGAN WATERWAYS STEWARDS
- MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS -
Mike Stout, President and Founder

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.
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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- MICHIGAN WATERWAYS STEWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE -
Belbot, Max: Founder & CEO of Great Lakes Watercraft
Dewan, Peter: Risk Management and Government Affairs Professional, and President of East Lansing Rotary
Donovan, Cynthia: President, Quiet Water Society
Ford, David: ACA Level 2 Coastal and River Instructor, Eaton Rapids Team River Runner Chapter Coordinator
Hugo, Jayne: Community Advocate, Environmental Steward - River Patrol volunteer for Retired & Senior Volunteer Programs
Kaschinske Brett: City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Director
Pearson, Christine; Original MWS Board of Director member, former Susan G. Komen Executive Director
Stockman, George: Michigan State University, Professor Emeritus, College of Engineering
Walls Cliff: City of East Lansing, Environmental Specialist