House Speaker Paul Hillegonds Paul Hillegonds served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1979 to 1996. During his tenure, he held leadership posts including Republican leader, Co-Speaker of the House and Speaker of the House. From 1997 to 2005…
Community Activist Mildred Jeffrey Mildred (Millie) Jeffrey was born on Dec. 29, 1910, in Alton, Iowa, the eldest of seven children. With the passage of laws promoting labor unions, Millie became an organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers in Philadelphia…
MI Attorney General Frank J. Kelley Frank J. Kelley was the 50th Attorney General of the U.S. state of Michigan. His 37-year term of office, from 1961 to 1998, made him both the youngest (36 years old) and oldest (74…
Former President and CEO, Michigan Catholic Conference Sister Monica Kostielney First female CEO of Michigan Catholic Conference and first female president of the National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors
Attorney & Sr. VP MI Chamber of Commerce Bob LaBrant Bob LaBrant served the Michigan Chamber of Commerce for 34 years, heading the political and legal programs. He is known nationally for his help in organizing corporate, association and chamber…
U.S. Senator Carl Levin Carl Levin is the senior United States Senator from Michigan, serving since 1979 and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Levin was state assistant police officer and general counsel for the Michigan Civil Rights…
Republican Chair Lawrence B. Lindemer In 1950, Lindemer was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives from Ingham County 2nd District. In the August 1952 Republican primary, he lost to John J. McCune, who went on to win the…
Honorable Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1979, and immediately began his involvement in many legal organizations. He is a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,…
Democrat Chair Olivia Maynard Olivia Maynard was the first woman to chair the Michigan Democratic Party (1979-1983) and also was the first woman nominated for the office of Michigan’s lieutenant governor, in 1978. She ran for Lieutenant Governor for a…
Republican Chair Bill McLaughlin Bill McLaughlin was a top Republican Party deputy during Governor George Romney’s administration before becoming party chairman (1969-79). Governor Milliken appointed McLaughlin (1979-81) Director of the Michigan Department of Commerce. He was the longest-serving president of…