Jason Gordon, National Manager of Petrochemical and Utilities, Allied Universal Security Services, Winning Futures Class of 2002 Jason was in the Winning Futures program during his sophomore, junior, and senior years at Warren Mott High School. His mentor, Duane Marshall, owner of Pure Business Process, helped him maintain a positive … Read More »
We now have an entirely new reason – a very good one – to root for the Detroit Lions! Through the Comerica Bank First Down partnership, we will receive a $100 donation from Comerica for every Lions’ first down at home games during the 2019 regular season. Through the fifth … Read More »
Our 21st Annual Winning Futures Golf Classic raised more than $155,000 to support our new Workforce Prep program. It was a beautiful day for golfing on Monday, September 9, 2019, at the historic Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion, MI. Over 240 people attended the 21st Annual Winning … Read More »
Richard Russell, Student, Eastern Michigan University, Winning Futures Class of 2018 When Richard was a student at Warren Mott High School, he wasn’t sure about his goals or how to achieve them. He was a shy kid who lacked self-esteem and male role models in his life. That changed when … Read More »
Brittani Lipsey, Student, University of Michigan, Winning Futures Class of 2018 As a student at Harper Woods High School, Brittani struggled with knowing what she would do after graduating. Her mentor, Regine Bile, manager at General Motors, helped her create a vision for her future and craft a strategic five-year … Read More »
Shirley Russell joined our team in late July as our new classroom assistant. She brings with her more than 30 years of education-related experience including the Harper Woods School District where she taught, engaging students in hands-on science and STEM activities, and as a member of the Ferndale School District … Read More »
Margaret Anderson is the senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer for Health Alliance Plan. We are excited to announce that Margaret Anderson, senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer for Health Alliance Plan (HAP), has been elected to the Winning Futures Board of Directors. “I’m … Read More »
Alyssa Bacha, Sales Director, LoanCraft, Winning Futures Class of 1998 When Alyssa was a student at Cousino High School, she struggled to envision what she wanted for her future. With help from her Winning Futures facilitator, Laurie Tarter, she assessed her skills and interests and created a resume and five-year … Read More »
Tom Zara, Tutor and Business Owner, Zara Tutoring, Winning Futures Class of 2001 While a student at Warren Mott High School, Tom had a series of surgeries that limited his mobility and affected his motivation. With help from his Winning Futures mentor, Tom learned about goal setting, overcoming adversity, and … Read More »
Hollie Gilmore, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Winning Futures Class of 2000 As a teen at Warren Mott High School, Hollie struggled with depression and low self-esteem. She knew college would be great for her but didn’t have the money. Classroom facilitator and Warren Consolidated Schools teacher, … Read More »