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Home My WebLink AboutReports - 2023.10.17 - 40640 AGENDA ITEM: County Executive Appointment of Jeanne Dangerfield Broad as Oakland County’s Economic Development Director DEPARTMENT: Executive's Office MEETING: Board of Commissioners DATE: Friday, October 27, 2023 7:55 PM - Click to View Agenda ITEM SUMMARY SHEET COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD Resolution #2023-3438 Motion to concur with the County Executive’s appointment of Jeanne Dangerfield Broad as Oakland County's Economic Development Director, pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973. ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY Other Action Yolanda Smith Charles INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Ms. Broad is a recognized leader in Economic Development, serving as the interim director and traveling extensively as the manager of Domestic and International Attraction for the department since April of 2021. She also was an International Business Advisor, manager and director of International Trade for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for 10 years where she traveled the world to help attract business to the state. Her breadth and depth of experience in international trade policy and investment were honed during 25 years at General Motors, including 15 years as the Director of International Trade Policy. That experience in addition to extensive managerial skills helped her emerge as the top candidate to lead Oakland County’s Economic Development Department. POLICY ANALYSIS BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at 248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com, or the department contact persons listed for additional information. CONTACT ITEM REVIEW TRACKING Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 10/17/2023 AGENDA DEADLINE: 10/27/2023 7:55 PM ATTACHMENTS 1. Jeanne Broad BOC letter V2 (002) 2. ResumeJDBSept2023 COMMITTEE TRACKING 2023-10-11 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board 2023-10-17 Full Board - Concur with Appointment Motioned by: Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles Seconded by: Commissioner Ajay Raman Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman (15) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: Gary McGillivray, Penny Luebs, Michael Gingell, Janet Jackson (4) Passed OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd | Executive Office Building 41W | Waterford, MI 48328 | tel (248) 858-0480 | fax (248) 452-9215 | OakGov.com October 3, 2023 Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1200 Court Tower Boulevard Pontiac, MI 48341 Dear Commissioners, I am pleased to announce my nomination of Jeanne Dangerfield Broad as Oakland County’s Economic Development Director. Ms. Broad is a recognized leader in Economic Development, serving as the interim director and traveling extensively as the manager of Domestic and International Attraction for the department since April of 2021. She also was an International Business Advisor, manager and director of International Trade for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for 10 years where she traveled the world to help attract business to the state. Her breadth and depth of experience in international trade policy and investment were honed during 25 years at General Motors, including 15 years as the Director of International Trade Policy. That experience in addition to extensive managerial skills helped her emerge as the top candidate to lead Oakland County’s Economic Development Department. Ms. Broad’s wide array of knowledge and talent in both the public and private sector will serve Oakland County well as she takes on this new role. Pursuant to PA 139 of 1973, I respectfully request your confirmation of this appointment. Sincerely, David Coulter Oakland County Executive 1 JEANNE DANGERFIELD BROAD EXPERIENCE Oakland County Economic Development, Waterford Township, MI: • Interim Director, Economic Development (4/23-Present). Lead Oakland County’s Business Development, Community Development, Workforce Development, Veterans Services and Transit Divisions in promoting an inclusive and thriving economy for the County. Focus is on collaboration, building partnerships, and finding new and expanded ways to promote the County and engage with and support the County’s businesses and communities. • Manager, Domestic & International Attraction (4/2021-4/2023). Oversee a team responsible for attracting domestic and foreign direct investment to Oakland County. Approach involves marketing the county’s assets and potential to international and domestic audiences through virtual and in-person events and building relationships to keep the county top of mind for investment decisions. Coordinate closely with partners to target opportunities -- especially in the areas of automotive/mobility, advanced manufacturing, defense, and aerospace. Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Lansing MI: • International Business Advisor, Strategic Initiatives (6/2018-4/2021). Promote MEDC business development objectives by working to build strategic partnerships with foreign governments, industry associations, and domestic and international site selectors. Responsible for hosting international delegations and organizing and supporting events to promote collaboration with and investment and interest in the State of Michigan. Also work proactively to provide relevant intelligence on trade policies and global trends to support the broader Business Development team. • Director, International Trade (9/2015-12/2016). Responsible for program design, budget development, and oversight of the MEDC International Trade Program, including managing a staff of nine, six foreign offices, eight service contractors, and a $900,000 government contract. In this capacity supported the organization of events and missions to promote Michigan exports and attract investment to Michigan. Team was honored with the President’s Award for Export Service in June 2017. • Director, International Trade Management (9/2014-9/2015). Responsible for planning and managing the MEDC International Trade Program’s export development activities, including Michigan events, international missions, and overseeing seven international trade development managers. Represented the International Trade Program externally, with public presentations and in international delegations with Michigan’s Governor and Lt. Governor. • International Trade Development Manager (11/2011-8/2014 and 12/2016- 5/2018). Served as an international trade manager providing direct counselling to Michigan businesses. Organized and led multi-sector and industry-focused international missions to fifteen countries and initiated programs to grow Michigan defense exports.