A regional public/private economic development organization serving Antrim, Charlevoix, and Cheboygan Counties, Michigan, USA
Sept 10, 2020
NLEA Announces Dave Emmel as President
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA), in conjunction with MSU Extension, have announced the new President of the NLEA. David Emmel of Harbor Springs will step into that role next month succeeding Andy Hayes who will retire at the end of the year. Emmel will be just the fourth NLEA president in the organization’s 36-year history.
Emmel brings to the job an impressive body of work in economic development, health care administration, non-profit management, and experience as an entrepreneur. Most recently he
has been the Regional Director and Senior Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center of Northeast Michigan. He also served as Adjunct Faculty at Northwood University in Midland developing curriculum and teaching entrepreneurial strategy and business modeling among other areas of study.
Emmel is expected to begin work at the NLEA on October 1 giving him some time to work with the current president, Andy Hayes, who has been with the organization for 15-years. “Having some time with Andy will assure a seamless transition for the organization,” said Chairman of NLEA Board of Directors, Bill Scott. “We have a great staff in place and the organization is on solid footing, so we’re poised for great success on into the future,” Scott added.
"With David’s leadership, we’re confident the NLEA will continue to be an integral partner in providing a strong
environment for growing our region’s economy,”
- Chairman of NLEA Board of Directors Bill Scott
