Staff

The team of Southwest Michigan First is fully committed to our mission of jobs and wealth creation in the Kalamazoo Region.  Please contact us to learn what we can do for you.


Office Location
241 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Mailing Address
PO Box 50827
Kalamazoo, MI 49005-0827
269.553.9588 phone
269.553.6897 fax

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Ron Kitchens, CEcD
Chief Executive Officer

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Jill Bland, CEcD
Vice President

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John Plotnik, CEcD, SIOR
Vice President

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Heather Smith


Heather Smith
Vice President

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Rob Smith


Rob Smith
Vice President

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Leslie Puckett
Director of Leadership

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Petey Stephanak
Director of Council of 100

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Katie Perry
Administrative Leader
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Kelly Allen

Intern

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Patrick Morand
Managing Director

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Harry Ledebur
Executive in Residence

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