FORD FIELD
FORD FIELD
30000 Hiveley Road
Inkster, MI 48141
734.728.3400starfishfamilyservices.org
FORD FIELD
30000 Hiveley Road
Inkster, MI 48141
734.728.3400starfishfamilyservices.org
Event Chairs
2019 Great Hearts Award 2019 Great Hearts Gala Leadership
The Great Hearts Award is an annual recognition of an individual or organization that is making a profound difference in the lives of our families.
Starfish Family Services is proud to honor Detroit’s
Education Innovators with the 2019 Great Hearts Award:
The Kresge Foundation, University of Michigan,
Detroit Public Schools Community District, and
Marygrove College. Along with Starfish, they have
joined forces to revitalize a Northwest Detroit
neighborhood through a revolutionary educational
model located at Marygrove College.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Sponsorship Committee
Host Committee (as of March 28, 2019)
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
Emily & Henry Ford III
Carla Burney Jones, Chair
John E. Danaher
Maureen Flanagan
Dr. Elizabeth A. Burns
Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje & Mr. John Moje
Marcia Applebaum
Pamela Applebaum & Gaal Karp
Annette & Jack Aronson
Penny & Harold Blumenstein
Randall & Marlene Book
Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik
Mary Ann & Bob Bury
Ahmad & Michelle Chebbani
Drs. Donald & Sheryl Conn
Julie & Peter Cummings
Gretchen & Ethan Davidson
Vivian Day & John Stroh
Jim & Linda Demmer
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Susan & Ermal Faulkner
John Francis & Kim Van Elslander
Marjorie & Roy Furman
Lauren & Nick Gilpin
Nancy & Jim Grosfeld
Doreen Hermelin
Paul & Nancy Hillegonds
Dr. Ashok & Namita Jain
Carla & Christopher Jones
Karla & W. Howard Morris
Eileen & Mark Petroff
Reuben Levy
Jennifer Ruecke
Brian Schram
Dr. Mark S. Schlissel
Dr. Nikolai & Rachel Vitti
Ann & Scott Kalass
Donald & Mary Kosch
Janet Lawson & The Honorable David M. Lawson
Carrie & Brian Madison
Marcia J. Nunn
Judi & Xhafer Orhan
Mary Anne Petz
Lynn & Dennis Pheney
Mohammad Qazi
Dr. & Mrs. Leslie Rocher
Kathleen & Robert Rosowski
Jane & Larry Sherman
Ron Sollish & Nancy Waldmann
Karen & Richard Tajer III
Sheila & Duane Tarnacki
Marcia & Reginald Turner
Jim Vella
Gail L. Warden
Karen Weaver, MD & Peter Granata
Jonathan & Marissa Wege
Gwen & S. Evan Weiner
Janet & Lawrence Witkowski
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Applebaum Family FoundationJana & Steve BrownellChemical BankComerica, Inc.Comprehensive ImagingCooper StandardSusan & Ermal FaulknerGlobal Office Solutions
The HCS GroupInnovative Office Technology
Group Dr. Ashok & Namita JainAnn & Scott KalassOwens CorningPAUL Foundation
Phillips Sign & Lighting/Spectrum Signs
Karen & Patrick SmithbauerTennecoGail L. Warden Karen Weaver, MD
& Peter Granata
Silver Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik Emily & Henry Ford III
Anonymous Friends
Anonymous Friend
Gold Sponsors
Leo E. & Ann June Mainville Fund
The Physicians of Beaumont Hospital, Wayne
Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe
& Associates, P.C.
Annette & Jack Aronson
Bronze SponsorsAlly FinancialAnonymous FriendsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Penny & Harold BlumensteinCAPTRUSTAhmad & Michelle Chebbani Clark Hill, PLCComcastDan & Nicole Cornwell Julie & Peter CummingsJohn E. Danaher Vivian Day & John StrohDoeren Mayhew
Nicole & Stephen Eisenberg Financial One Accounting, Inc.Marjorie & Roy FurmanGlobal Data Strategy, Ltd.Nancy & Jim GrosfeldDoreen HermelinHoward & Howard Attorneys PLLCCarla & Christopher JonesMaddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C.Marsh & McLennan Agency MIMarygrove College MeridianMolina Healthcare
Karla & W. Howard MorrisNorthern Trust CompanyMarcia J. NunnPCE SystemsRocket LoansKathleen & Robert RosowskiThe Summit Company Karen & Richard Tajer IIITitan Group USA – GSITrion Solutions, Inc.AJ WagnerJanet & Lawrence Witkowski
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
Qazi Foundation
(as of March 28, 2019)
For more information please visit starfishgala.org
PAST HONOREES
2018 Beaumont Health
2017 The Jewish Fund
2016 Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
2015 Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik
2014 The Jack Demmer Family
The Citrin Family: Robert, Susan & Jonathan Citrin
The Honorable Debbie Dingell & The Honorable John D. Dingell
2013 PNC Grow Up Great Volunteers
2012 Ford Volunteer Corps
Event Chairs
2019 Great Hearts Award 2019 Great Hearts Gala Leadership
The Great Hearts Award is an annual recognition of an individual or organization that is making a profound difference in the lives of our families.
Starfish Family Services is proud to honor Detroit’s
Education Innovators with the 2019 Great Hearts Award:
The Kresge Foundation, University of Michigan,
Detroit Public Schools Community District, and
Marygrove College. Along with Starfish, they have
joined forces to revitalize a Northwest Detroit
neighborhood through a revolutionary educational
model located at Marygrove College.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Sponsorship Committee
Host Committee (as of March 28, 2019)
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
Emily & Henry Ford III
Carla Burney Jones, Chair
John E. Danaher
Maureen Flanagan
Dr. Elizabeth A. Burns
Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje & Mr. John Moje
Marcia Applebaum
Pamela Applebaum & Gaal Karp
Annette & Jack Aronson
Penny & Harold Blumenstein
Randall & Marlene Book
Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik
Mary Ann & Bob Bury
Ahmad & Michelle Chebbani
Drs. Donald & Sheryl Conn
Julie & Peter Cummings
Gretchen & Ethan Davidson
Vivian Day & John Stroh
Jim & Linda Demmer
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Susan & Ermal Faulkner
John Francis & Kim Van Elslander
Marjorie & Roy Furman
Lauren & Nick Gilpin
Nancy & Jim Grosfeld
Doreen Hermelin
Paul & Nancy Hillegonds
Dr. Ashok & Namita Jain
Carla & Christopher Jones
Karla & W. Howard Morris
Eileen & Mark Petroff
Reuben Levy
Jennifer Ruecke
Brian Schram
Dr. Mark S. Schlissel
Dr. Nikolai & Rachel Vitti
Ann & Scott Kalass
Donald & Mary Kosch
Janet Lawson & The Honorable David M. Lawson
Carrie & Brian Madison
Marcia J. Nunn
Judi & Xhafer Orhan
Mary Anne Petz
Lynn & Dennis Pheney
Mohammad Qazi
Dr. & Mrs. Leslie Rocher
Kathleen & Robert Rosowski
Jane & Larry Sherman
Ron Sollish & Nancy Waldmann
Karen & Richard Tajer III
Sheila & Duane Tarnacki
Marcia & Reginald Turner
Jim Vella
Gail L. Warden
Karen Weaver, MD & Peter Granata
Jonathan & Marissa Wege
Gwen & S. Evan Weiner
Janet & Lawrence Witkowski
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Applebaum Family FoundationJana & Steve BrownellChemical BankComerica, Inc.Comprehensive ImagingCooper StandardSusan & Ermal FaulknerGlobal Office Solutions
The HCS GroupInnovative Office Technology
Group Dr. Ashok & Namita JainAnn & Scott KalassOwens CorningPAUL Foundation
Phillips Sign & Lighting/Spectrum Signs
Karen & Patrick SmithbauerTennecoGail L. Warden Karen Weaver, MD
& Peter Granata
Silver Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik Emily & Henry Ford III
Anonymous Friends
Anonymous Friend
Gold Sponsors
Leo E. & Ann June Mainville Fund
The Physicians of Beaumont Hospital, Wayne
Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe
& Associates, P.C.
Annette & Jack Aronson
Bronze SponsorsAlly FinancialAnonymous FriendsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Penny & Harold BlumensteinCAPTRUSTAhmad & Michelle Chebbani Clark Hill, PLCComcastDan & Nicole Cornwell Julie & Peter CummingsJohn E. Danaher Vivian Day & John StrohDoeren Mayhew
Nicole & Stephen Eisenberg Financial One Accounting, Inc.Marjorie & Roy FurmanGlobal Data Strategy, Ltd.Nancy & Jim GrosfeldDoreen HermelinHoward & Howard Attorneys PLLCCarla & Christopher JonesMaddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C.Marsh & McLennan Agency MIMarygrove College MeridianMolina Healthcare
Karla & W. Howard MorrisNorthern Trust CompanyMarcia J. NunnPCE SystemsRocket LoansKathleen & Robert RosowskiThe Summit Company Karen & Richard Tajer IIITitan Group USA – GSITrion Solutions, Inc.AJ WagnerJanet & Lawrence Witkowski
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
Qazi Foundation
(as of March 28, 2019)
For more information please visit starfishgala.org
PAST HONOREES
2018 Beaumont Health
2017 The Jewish Fund
2016 Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
2015 Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik
2014 The Jack Demmer Family
The Citrin Family: Robert, Susan & Jonathan Citrin
The Honorable Debbie Dingell & The Honorable John D. Dingell
2013 PNC Grow Up Great Volunteers
2012 Ford Volunteer Corps
Event Chairs
2019 Great Hearts Award 2019 Great Hearts Gala Leadership
The Great Hearts Award is an annual recognition of an individual or organization that is making a profound difference in the lives of our families.
Starfish Family Services is proud to honor Detroit’s
Education Innovators with the 2019 Great Hearts Award:
The Kresge Foundation, University of Michigan,
Detroit Public Schools Community District, and
Marygrove College. Along with Starfish, they have
joined forces to revitalize a Northwest Detroit
neighborhood through a revolutionary educational
model located at Marygrove College.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Sponsorship Committee
Host Committee (as of March 28, 2019)
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
Emily & Henry Ford III
Carla Burney Jones, Chair
John E. Danaher
Maureen Flanagan
Dr. Elizabeth A. Burns
Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje & Mr. John Moje
Marcia Applebaum
Pamela Applebaum & Gaal Karp
Annette & Jack Aronson
Penny & Harold Blumenstein
Randall & Marlene Book
Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik
Mary Ann & Bob Bury
Ahmad & Michelle Chebbani
Drs. Donald & Sheryl Conn
Julie & Peter Cummings
Gretchen & Ethan Davidson
Vivian Day & John Stroh
Jim & Linda Demmer
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Susan & Ermal Faulkner
John Francis & Kim Van Elslander
Marjorie & Roy Furman
Lauren & Nick Gilpin
Nancy & Jim Grosfeld
Doreen Hermelin
Paul & Nancy Hillegonds
Dr. Ashok & Namita Jain
Carla & Christopher Jones
Karla & W. Howard Morris
Eileen & Mark Petroff
Reuben Levy
Jennifer Ruecke
Brian Schram
Dr. Mark S. Schlissel
Dr. Nikolai & Rachel Vitti
Ann & Scott Kalass
Donald & Mary Kosch
Janet Lawson & The Honorable David M. Lawson
Carrie & Brian Madison
Marcia J. Nunn
Judi & Xhafer Orhan
Mary Anne Petz
Lynn & Dennis Pheney
Mohammad Qazi
Dr. & Mrs. Leslie Rocher
Kathleen & Robert Rosowski
Jane & Larry Sherman
Ron Sollish & Nancy Waldmann
Karen & Richard Tajer III
Sheila & Duane Tarnacki
Marcia & Reginald Turner
Jim Vella
Gail L. Warden
Karen Weaver, MD & Peter Granata
Jonathan & Marissa Wege
Gwen & S. Evan Weiner
Janet & Lawrence Witkowski
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Applebaum Family FoundationJana & Steve BrownellChemical BankComerica, Inc.Comprehensive ImagingCooper StandardSusan & Ermal FaulknerGlobal Office Solutions
The HCS GroupInnovative Office Technology
Group Dr. Ashok & Namita JainAnn & Scott KalassOwens CorningPAUL Foundation
Phillips Sign & Lighting/Spectrum Signs
Karen & Patrick SmithbauerTennecoGail L. Warden Karen Weaver, MD
& Peter Granata
Silver Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik Emily & Henry Ford III
Anonymous Friends
Anonymous Friend
Gold Sponsors
Leo E. & Ann June Mainville Fund
The Physicians of Beaumont Hospital, Wayne
Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe
& Associates, P.C.
Annette & Jack Aronson
Bronze SponsorsAlly FinancialAnonymous FriendsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Penny & Harold BlumensteinCAPTRUSTAhmad & Michelle Chebbani Clark Hill, PLCComcastDan & Nicole Cornwell Julie & Peter CummingsJohn E. Danaher Vivian Day & John StrohDoeren Mayhew
Nicole & Stephen Eisenberg Financial One Accounting, Inc.Marjorie & Roy FurmanGlobal Data Strategy, Ltd.Nancy & Jim GrosfeldDoreen HermelinHoward & Howard Attorneys PLLCCarla & Christopher JonesMaddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C.Marsh & McLennan Agency MIMarygrove College MeridianMolina Healthcare
Karla & W. Howard MorrisNorthern Trust CompanyMarcia J. NunnPCE SystemsRocket LoansKathleen & Robert RosowskiThe Summit Company Karen & Richard Tajer IIITitan Group USA – GSITrion Solutions, Inc.AJ WagnerJanet & Lawrence Witkowski
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
Qazi Foundation
(as of March 28, 2019)
For more information please visit starfishgala.org
PAST HONOREES
2018 Beaumont Health
2017 The Jewish Fund
2016 Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
2015 Rebecca A. Boylan & Thomas W. Sidlik
2014 The Jack Demmer Family
The Citrin Family: Robert, Susan & Jonathan Citrin
The Honorable Debbie Dingell & The Honorable John D. Dingell
2013 PNC Grow Up Great Volunteers
2012 Ford Volunteer Corps
FORD FIELD
30000 Hiveley Road
Inkster, MI 48141
734.728.3400starfishfamilyservices.org