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 Danielle Lutz is a seasoned Manager based in the Saginaw office, excelling in business consulting and tax planning and preparation. With over five years of experience in public accounting, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Danielle is a valued member of the firm's Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group as well as the Manufacturing Services Group. Her expertise spans various industries including manufacturing, construction, and agriculture, with a focus on financial statement reporting. 

She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Active in her professional community, Danielle is a member of esteemed organizations such as the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also contributes to the Young Professionals Network – Energize Bay City. 

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Successful business leader and driven finance professional with a proven track record for driving top and bottom line growth through innovation, continuous improvement and cost reduction within a multi-site manufacturing/packaging/distribution environment. Change agent for developing motivated teams, strengthening controls, and enhancing the reliability and timeliness of financial information used for decision making and enhancing the customer experience. Accomplished manager with exceptional interpersonal skills that can lead change management initiatives supporting the strategy of the business.

Reputation for high ethical standards and strategic leadership with emphasis on collaboration. Recognized as a strategic business partner and innovator with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills who can rapidly solve cross functional business problems.

Identifying and hiring the right person for key roles, and building teams of high caliber talent is the responsibility of a leader. I have created cultures of accountability by helping coach and develop employees to succeed and stay above the line. I have hired and developed dozens of people who have become successful in their own right and something which I am proud of within my professional career.

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Tom Hagarty grew up in Hemlock, MI and graduated from Hemlock High School. He is the youngest of three boys. After high school he attended Ferris State University and Saginaw Valley State University graduating in 1989 with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Tom is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary this year with his lovely wife Karen Houlihan. His step son, Alex is married and gave him their first grandchild in October. His son Joel is currently working at Covenant in supply chain. Tom enjoys traveling, pretty much all sports, and spending as much time at their cottage on Burt Lake.

Tom started working for Wolohan Lumber Company in high school and continued to work summers during his college days. After graduation he went into the Management Training Program with Wolohan Lumber Company. He was first assigned as an Assistant Manager in Burton, then transferred to Ohio. Within three years he was promoted to the General Manager of the Saginaw facility. Tom was then promoted to District Manager of Southern Michigan overseeing 10 locations. In 2006 Wolohan lumber was sold and Fidelity eventually become the new owners. Tom continued to work with them and excelled to the Area Vice President for Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Then in 2014 he was promoted to the Director of Field Operations for the North East USA region with a excess of $1 Billion in revenue. In 2016, Tom joined Jim Terry at PF Markey and become the President of the company in 2017 where he continues to grow the company with Jim Terry.

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Alicia Fonzi is the Human Resources Director for Magline, Inc. She has over 15 years of Human Resources experience in manufacturing industries in the Great Lakes Bay region. With a wealth of experience in employee relations, manufacturing compliance/certification, and employer branding, she brings a lot to the table.

Alicia earned her MSA through Central Michigan University with a concentration in Human Resources, and her undergraduate studies through Davenport University with concentration in both Business Management and Human Resource Management. She also served our country in the U.S. Army for 4 years, based in Saginaw as a 92Y (Unit Supply Specialist).

Passionate about making a difference, Alicia coordinates education and training programs aimed at helping employees learn new skills that help them at work and beyond. She also designs and executes a multitude of programs within Magline to engage employees with the local community.

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Seth Samuel grew up in Hemlock, Michigan, where he attended Hemlock schools and developed an early appreciation for craftsmanship. His manufacturing career began in 2006 at a small machine and pattern shop in Zilwaukee, working alongside his father, who later retired from the same shop. This foundational experience instilled in him a deep understanding of the trade.

Seth continued honing his skills at GlasTender, where he gained valuable experience in a fast-paced sheet metal fabrication environment. In 2011, he married his wife, Rose, and joined MERRILL, where his career flourished. Over the next several years, Seth advanced from a trainee to roles as a CNC machinist, programmer, and eventually a cell leader. By 2016, Seth had achieved these milestones just before the birth of his daughter.

In 2019, Seth welcomed a son and continued his role as a cell leader, taking on the additional responsibility of training new employees. His passion for workforce development led to his promotion in 2022 to Corporate CNC Trainer, where he designed and implemented a comprehensive training program combining classroom instruction with hands-on machine learning.

By late 2024, Seth stepped into the role of Manufacturing Manager, overseeing all floor operations at MERRILL’s Gratiot Road location in Merrill, Michigan.

Outside of work, Seth enjoys exploring Michigan’s natural beauty with his family on camping trips. He is deeply committed to promoting manufacturing as a career path, working closely with local schools and technical centers to organize presentations and facility tours. Seth’s dedication to workforce development and community engagement continues to drive innovation and growth in the region’s manufacturing sector.

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My name is Joshua P. Little. I am the Director of Career and Technical Education and Principal of the Career Center for the Bay Arenac ISD. I have worked in education for over 20 years. I have experience as a middle school science teacher, instructional/curriculum coach, and administrator. About 10 years ago, I left general education and have been leading initiatives around Career and Technical Education ever since. 

I grew up in Beaverton MI with a passion for sports and all outdoor activities. I earned a track and field scholarship to Saginaw Valley State University, where I was fortunate enough to become a team captain and earn All American status. This is the place where I also met my wife, Melissa. We have been married for 19 years and have 5 amazing children. We live in Saginaw Township, where my wife is a 1st grade teacher. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially outdoors. I am an avid golfer and enjoy watching sports. I also enjoy hunting and fishing when time permits. 

I am extremely passionate about the work that I do. My goal is to support career development and career awareness for our region by collaborating with local businesses and post-secondary partners to help build a strong talent pipeline by providing rich career pathway opportunities for students. I’m excited to continue to build bridges that connect employers to education to better support all students in career decisions.

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