Renee Saba, manager of Education Programs at Applewood, has been awarded the Colleague Champion award by the Michigan Museum Association. This award is for those that have worked on a team or project as well as their service to a community or museum.
The Flint Public Library changed its name to honor a former director. It is now the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.
Kettering University has named Marsha Bewersdorf as its new associate vice president of finance. Bewesdorf was most recently the associate vice president of finance at Union College in Schenectady, New York.
Lori Barrett, McLaren Flint, has received the 2023 Margaret McLaren Nursing Excellence Award for going above and beyond the call of duty.
McLaren Health Care has appointed Jennifer Montgomery as its first system-wide chief nursing officer. Montgomery previously served as president and CEO of multiple McLaren Health Care subsidiary hospitals since 2015. The role provides clinical and operational oversight across all McLaren hospital and ambulatory settings.
Heather Kale has become the new executive director for Saha Health and Wellness, which currently operates out of the Michigan Health Specialists facility in Flint. The organization seeks to empower and improve the health and well-being of the Flint and Genesee County area by addressing issues that impact the quality of life through comprehensive and equitable solutions, fostering a culture of inclusivity, education, and sustainable change.
Manal Boukzam Saab, chief executive officer of Sorensen Gross Company, received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for having shown an outstanding commitment to serving the nation. She also was decorated with the Lebanese Order of Merit, the highest civilian honor awarded for services rendered to Lebanon and distinguished service. She also recently received the 2023 Issam M. Fares International Leadership Award.
Ghassan M. Saab, chief executive officer of Sorensen Gross Company, received the 2023 Issam M. Fares International Leadership Award.
Note: This article was updated on July 14, 2023.