Non-Profit Award

Sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation     

Christopher de Movellan, LOXI
Director of Operations, Greenpath Debt Solutions

Christopher brings enthusiasm and high energy to all of his leadership roles. He is currently Director of Operation for Greenpath Debt Solutions a 45 year old company. He takes great pride in the growth of Greenpath which is headquartered in Michigan and the services they are able to bring to our community and to communities across the United States.  Through education and counseling, they are able to provide individuasl with the knowledge and expertise needed to enjoy a better quality of life. 

In addition to his professional leadership Christopher is active in his church and regularly helps lead pre-marriage counseling sessions.  He coaches two soccer teams (one for each child) and volunteers for the South Oakland Shelter.  A graduate of Leadership Oakland  XI, he serves on the Leadership Oakland Board of Directors, Finance Committee and chairs the Development Team.

Professional Organization Award

Sponsored by Corp!

Michele Hodges, LOVI
President, Troy Chamber of Commerce

When you think of Michele Hodges, President of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, you can’t help but think about community, collaboration, and commitment.  For the past 5 years, Michele has led the Chamber in numerous efforts to continually strengthen and develop not only Troy, but all of Oakland County, the region and the state.  Through her insistence upon collaboration as a key to success, initiatives such as the Oakland County Wellness Coalition, the Non-Profit Network, and the Maple Rd. Corridor Project, have strong support and participation from the entire community from residents to government, to small businesses and large corporations.  A busy mother of two, Michele feels she is blessed to have a career that allows her to combine her professional energy with her public involvement.  She is currently president of the Oakland Chamber Network and has played an important role in facilitating connections between Leadership Oakland and numerous individuals and groups.  Michele is a graduate of LOVI.

Corporate Award

Sponsored by DaimlerChrysler

Tiffany Otis, LOXIII
VP Corporate Sales and Provider Services, PPOM

Tiffany is an exemplary leader in all areas of public, personal, and professional leadership.  At PPOM she is responsible for leadership of over 40 employees, and leads by example.  She is enthusiastic, encouraging, and understanding as a professional leader.

Tiffany’s professional leadership is also strong as President of MDAHU (Michigan Association of Health Underwriters), Technology Chair for MAHU (Michigan Association of Health Underwriters), a long-standing member of NAHU (National Association of Health Underwriters) and AAPPO (American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations).  Tiffany sits on the boards of Detroit Lions Retired Football Players’ Association and COTS (Coalition on Temporary Shelter).  She is also an active Girl Scout Leader and served as last year’s Chairperson for the City of Hope Walk to raise funds for breast cancer research. Tiffany is a graduate of LOXIII and is active on the Cornerstone Race and Ethnic Diversity Session planning committee. 

Individual Award

Sponsored by DaimlerChrysler Services

Col, Tom Lynch, LOXI
Partner, KW Peterson & Associates

Tom Lynch knows what it means to be involved in public service.  As a Colonel in the United States Army, Tom has exemplified leadership in numerous ways. He was commissioned in the Field Artillery following graduation from West Point.  He was called back to Active Duty in January, 2003 and served until July 2005.   His Division consisted of over 2200 Regular and Reserve soldiers throughout an 8 state area in the Midwest and his mission was to prepare the Reserve and Guard units called up to support US Active forces in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He still serves as the Inspector General for the 85th Division in Arlington Heights, IL.  When asked what leadership lessons he has gained from 16 years of active and reserve duty, Tom replied, “If one follows the Army values of honor, integrity, courage, loyalty, respect, selfless service and duty, you will be successful in whatever you do.”  Tom continues his service in civilian life getting reestablished with his family, rebuilding his business, and staying involved in Leadership Oakland activities including the Alumni Retention Committee and the Development Team.  Tom graduated from LOXI and has demonstrated a tenacious energy in recruiting support for Leadership Oakland. We are proud of the leadership Tom has shown in his service to our country and to our organization.  

Future Leaders Awards

Janani Ramachdran, International Academy
Lee Torres, Pontiac Northern
Dominick Young, Groves High School
Shaylene Spaniola, Groves High School
Kaylee Sullivan, Lake Orion High School

Sponsored by Oakland Schools, Oakland Community College, and Automation Alley, the eight annual Global Trade mission was held over a three day period.  The challenge given to students was to create a product concept on paper and then by working with experts in the international trade business, market the product in a country of their choice. Examples of the types of products students were asked to create are: “Disposable cars,” in which the students’ task was to design the car of the next century, keeping in mind that build materials must be recyclable.  Another challenge was “Hospitals to Go,” where the task was to focus on medical service exporting.  For example, helping a hospital specializing in orthopedic surgery in the U.S. market, to take its specialty worldwide.  As we prepare for the future of the region, it is exciting to think we have these future leaders in our midst!