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Our Team

The Lansing 5:01 staff brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries who share a deep passion for showcasing the opportunities that make Lansing exceptional. Our team members (both Lansing natives and those who've chosen to call our city home) contribute their varied expertise to collaborate on this exciting initiative. Supporting our efforts is a distinguished board of directors comprised of leaders from major employers throughout the region, bringing valuable strategic insight and connections that strengthen our mission to celebrate all that #LoveLansing has to offer.

Board of Directors

April Clobes

April Clobes

Board Chair
Kwafo Adarkwa

Kwafo Adarkwa

Board Member
Bill Beekman

Bill Beekman

Board Member
Samantha Le

Samantha Le

Board Member
Rachel Michaud

Rachel Michaud

Board Member
Sherry Pfaff-Doody

Sherry Pfaff-Doody

Board Member
Michelle Reynaert

Michelle Reynaert

Board Member
Lolo Robison

Lolo Robison

Board Member
Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith

Board Member

Staff Members

Samantha Harkins

Samantha Harkins

President and CEO
Josh Holliday

Josh Holliday

Communication & Events Director
Joe Courtade Moon

Joe Courtade Moon

Grand River Connection Coordinator
Chris Sell

Chris Sell

Founder