BCVision Action Teams were developed to address the priority areas of BCVision that significantly impact the community. Through collaboration and commitment, many talented individuals bring their personal and professional expertise to the overall planning process.
College and Career Readiness
Maria Borden, Co-Executive Director, BC Pulse
Kathleen Moore, Special Projects Manager, Calhoun ISD
Culture of Vitality
Ted Dearing, Assistant City Manager for Community and Economic Development, City of Battle Creek
David Kemp, Young Professional
Kindergarten Readiness
Susan Clark, Director of Early Childhood Services, Great Start Collaborative of Calhoun County
Kathy Szenda Wilson, Co-Executive Director, BC Pulse
Large Business
Bridgette Jones, Vice President of Operations, Battle Creek Unlimited
Joe Sobieralski, CEO, Battle Creek Unlimited
Small Business
Valerie Byrnes, Business Development and Retention Manager, Cereal City Development Corporation
Bill Schroer, Principal, WJSchroer Company
Workforce Development
Matt Lynn, Director of Community Impact, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region
Ben Damerow, Director, Upjohn Institute/Michigan Works SW!