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Who We Are


The Southeastern Michigan Industry Liaison Group (SMILG) was established in 1993, as a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and fostering a spirit of cooperation between Southeastern Michigan federal contractors and the OFCCP.

SMILG is one of the preeminent ILG's in the country. It was the recipient of the first annual Department of Labor Exemplary Service Award in 1998.


SMILG Chair, Anthony Kaylin
 

The SMILG Planning Committee is the governing board of the organization. It meets with OFCCP to discuss issues of interest and also organizes all SMILG programs. SMILG membership consists of contractor representatives that share information and network regularly with each other. Members have direct access to the OFCCP district office management and are informed of new developments and activities.

SMILG has organized and sponsored outstanding programs such as:

  • Compensation planning for EEO/Affirmative Action compliance.
  • Minority and female recruitment resources and organizations.
  • Updates and education on Department of Labor affirmative action plan regulations.
  • Workforce programs for individuals with disabilities and veterans.
  • Impact of legislative and court decisions on affirmative action initiatives.

Southeastern Michigan Industry Liaison Group (SMILG)
Board Members

 
ABOVE: Seated is Jeannie Jackson, to the left is Heather Gaunt, secretary; Ernie Ku, OFCCP; Tony Kaylin, Chair; Cathy Flaugher; Jesse Vidaurri, EEOC; Sharon Taylor and Lorre Allen. Vice-Chair
 

Name Title Company Address Phone/Fax/E-Mail
Anthony Kaylin
Chair - SMILG
Global EO Programs Manager IBM HR-USA, Global Equal Opportunity Programs 234 Lyn Anne Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0072
(734) 769-0072 (Fax)
akaylin@us.ibm.com
Lori Costew
Vice Chair - SMILG
Manager, Equal Employment Planning & Employee Policies Ford Motor Company 1 American Road
Suite 125
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 248 1966
(313) 594 6970 (Fax)
lcostew@ford.com
Sheila Mills
Treasurer - SMILG
Corporate Manager Equal Opportunity Walgreens 102 Wilmot
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 315-5118
sheila.mills@walgreens.com
Cathy Flaugher, SPHR
Secretary - SMILG
Sr. Diversity Representative Henry Ford Health System 1 Ford Place, Suite 4E
Detroit, MI 48202-3450
(313) 874-4319
(313) 874-7303 (Fax)
Cflaugh1@hfhs.org
John L. King
NILG Mid-West Representative
Sr. Vice President/HR Group & Civic Affairs Diversified Systems International, Inc. c/o 15667 Stone Crossing Drive
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 875-7930
(248) 443-1930 (Fax)
jlking@comcast.net
Sharon Abraham
Director, Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action Eastern Michigan University 140 McKenny
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-1166
(734) 487-7995 (Fax)
sharon.abraham@emich.edu
Monica Bateman Human Resources Department Cummins Bridgeway, LLC 21810 Clessie Court
New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 573-1590
(248) 573-1984 (Fax)
monica.bateman@cummins.com
Vaida Bell EO Programs Manager IBM Corporation 22908 Newport
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 355-0897
(248) 552-5501 (Fax)
vaide@us.ibm.com
John Colone Workforce Planning Supervisor United Parcel Service 29855 Schoolcraft
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 523-1846
det1jpc@ups.com m
Michael Cooper Manager, Employment Strategy & Compliance DTE Energy One Energy Plaza
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 235-8257
cooperm@dteenergy.com
Danette Duron-Willner EEO Manager; Corporate Human Resources-Diversity Kelly Services, Inc. 999 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084-4782
(248) 244-4823
durondr@kellyservices.com
Antoinette Green MA, PHR
Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion Trinity Health 34405 Twelve Mile Road, Ste 127
Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3221
(248) 489-6371
(248) 489-6733 (Fax)
greenag@trinity-health.org
Katrina Hill
Director, Human Resources Detroit Science Center
5020 John R St.
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-8400 x 440
(313) 494-5331 (Fax)
khill@sciencedetroit.org
Jeannie Jackson
Dir. Civil Rights & Institutional Equity Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 (989) 774-3253
(989) 774-2022 (Fax)
jacks4j@cmich.edu
eeomon@sbcglobal.net
Christine Karaptian, SPHR
Director, Office of the Chairman Valassis / www.valassis.com
19975 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 591-4941
(734) 679-7104 (Mobile)
(734) 591-4994 (Fax)
karaptianc@valassis.com
Ernest Ku Senior Compliance Officer US DOL, Employment Standards Administration, OFCCP 211 West Fort St
Suite 1320
Detroit, MI 48226
(313)442-3367
(313) 226-3254 (Fax)
ku.ernest@dol.gov
Tina J. Lessnau HR Manager Waste Management 48797 Alpha Drive, Suite 100
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 596-3540
tlessnau@wm.com
Sherri Nimpson HR Consultant Chrysler Financial 27777 Inkster Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 427-6671
ssn4@chryslerfinancial.com
Ruth Nowicki, SPHR Sr. Client Relations Consultant DTE Energy One Energy Plaza 303 GO
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 235-7374
nowickir@dteenergy.com
Matt Olovson Assistant Director, Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity Central Michigan University 428 Park Library
Mt. Pleasant MI 48859
(989) 774-3253
(989) 774-2022 (Fax)
Matthew.Olovson@cmich.edu
Sharon Ridgell Senior HR Policy Consultant General Motors 300 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48265
MC: 482-C31-B84
(313) 665-2321
(313) 665-0618 (Fax)
sharon.1.ridgell@gm.com
Barbara Schulz Manager, Michigan Talent Bank MI Dept. of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Cadillac Place, 3230 West Grand Blvd., Suite 9-400
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 456-3020
(313) 456-3021(Fax)
schulzb@michigan.gov
Laurie Techko
EEO/AA Manager Compuware Corporation One Campus Martius
Detroit, Michigan 48226
(313) 227-0752
(313) 227-9259 (Fax)
laurie.techko@compuware.com
Mary B. Tucker, SPHR
Dept. Manager, Workforce Effectiveness & EEO General Dynamics Land Systems 38500 Mound Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
586-825-7067
586-306-4628 (Cell)
586-268-4569 (Fax)
tuckermb@gdls.com
Teresa Turner Director, EEO/Affirmative Action Services American Society of Employers 23815 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
248-223-8012
tturner@aseonline.org
J.B. Williams
Employee Relations & HR Compliance Kellogg Company One Kellogg Square
Battle Creek, MI 49017
877.694.7554
jb.williams@kellogg.com
Erica Weinberg  Analyst, EEO/HR Compliance Kellogg Company One Kellogg Square
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269.961.2422
269.660.4216 (Fax)
erica.weinberg@kellogg.com

 
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