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Plant Operations Diversity Community
Member List 2007-2008
| Debra Ault | Debra Ault (get address) | (734) 647-2059 | ||
| Debra Ault is the Electrical/Technical Shop Foreman for Facilities Maintenance. | ||||
| Anna Balhoff | Anna Balhoff (get address) | (734) 647-0831 | ||
| Anna Balhoff is the Senior Training Assistant for the Plant Academy. Anna instructs various courses such as The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Practicum Project, some computer applications courses and is the office manager of Plant Academy and coordinates training logistics. She was on the development team for the Plant Academy program, Workplace Diversity. She has been a member of PODC since May 25, 2005. She has previously held positions in the functional areas of Finance, Payroll, Personnel, and Computers Operations at the University of Michigan. Previous to her employment at the University, she served in the United States Marine Corps, worked for University Microfilms International and is also currently self employed in direct sales. Anna is currently furthering her education in the areas of Business Management and Organizational Development. |
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| Mary Diskin | Mary Diskin (get address) | (734) 764-3400 | ||
| Mary has worked in Plant Operations since March 1, 2005. She is a member
of Plant Operations Diversity Community (PODC), the Plant Operations Lead Team, and the Disaster Relief Task Force. Mary has been a member of the PODC since March 1, 2005. Mary wants to be part of a group that encourages personal growth, friendship, understanding, and respect. To her diversity refers to all the ways people are different from one another. She believes we should learn from each other and celebrate and embrace our differences. America's many cultures make up the richness of our community. The world would be a very boring place if we were all the same. Mary has worked in many different positions both in the corporate and academia settings. Before coming to Plant Operations she worked for Master Automatic Inc. (a screw machine shop) in Redford Township, A&W Restaurants Inc. Purchasing Department, Stanley Home Automation, Hines Interests Limited Partnership in downtown Detroit, JBA International, a software company headquartered in England. When Mary came to the University she started out in the Endocrinology and Metabolism department then moved to Architecture, Engineering and Construction worked there for approximately 5 years before moving to Plant Operations. Mary finished her Bachelor's degree in Business Management in February 2005. Someday she might return to obtain a Master's in Public Administration. Currently she is enjoying her free time! Golf anyone? |
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| Bruce Donald | Bruce Donald (get address) | (734) 764-0521 | ||
| Bruce Donald manages the Pest Management unit in Building Services for the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and Dearborn Campus including U of M Hospitals. He has been employed at the University for 16 years. Bruce assists in Integrated Pest Management training in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Agriculture for Pest Management Professionals in the State of Michigan. He is also a certified facilitator for The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Bruce is a graduate of University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management. Prior to the University he worked for Eradico Pest Control for 9 years and served as assistant Union Stewart. Bruce has co-presented at Society for Inter-cultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR) Conference on Developing Diversity Initiatives in Organizational Workplace. He has served on several committees including Plant Building Services Diversity, Business and Finance Diversity, Disaster Relief, Women of Color Task Force and former chair of Plant Operations Diversity Community (PODC). |
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| Terri Gleason | Terri Gleason (get address) | (734) 764-0521 | ||
| Terri Gleason is the Business Office Manager at Plant Building Services and facilitates the department's Diversity Team. She has been involved with diversity programs, such as the Multicultural Food Fest, at the University of Michigan since the inception of diversity initiatives in the 1980's. She is an experienced training facilitator with programs such as The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Identifying Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, Providing Excellent Customer Service, Diversity in the Workplace, and Time Management. Terri completed her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2004 and will complete her Masters of Management (Organizational Development) in 2007. |
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| Bill Love | Bill Love (get address) | (734) 936-0264 | ||
| Bill started working full time for the University as an electrician at
the Hospital's Alterations Group, which has since been absorbed by Construction Services located in the Plant Department. At the Hospital, I participated in the mentoring program that worked with both under and
over achieving students from Huron High. Before coming to the Plant Department, I served both as steward and as alternate steward for the electricians in the union for several years. I've been actively involved
in charitable groups and non profit community organizations for some time. I have found that many people are willing to just sit back and complain, however, I truly believe that if an individual isn't willing
to stand to be seen and shout to be heard then they have no right to complain. I consider my involvement within the diversity committee, much as any thing else I surround myself with, it's not only an opportunity
to become more aware of societal issues but also an opportunity learn more about myself. |
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| Cheryl Mayes | Cheryl Mayes (get address) | (734)763-7146 | ||
| Cheryl Mayes is a Maintenance Mechanic III with Plant Operations Facilities Maintenance. Cheryl is responsible for front line maintenance at Harlan H. Hatcher Graduate and Shapiro Undergraduate libraries in the L.S.A. Zone. Before taking the position at with Zones, Cheryl worked in Housing as a custodian and a food service worker. Cheryl has been employed by The University of Michigan for 10 years. She has been a member of PODC since 2001. Cheryl is a native of Dayton, Ohio where she was employed by Wright State University. Cheryl has three children and seven grandchildren. |
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| Rich Robben | (734) 764-3400 | |||
| Executive Director For Plant Operations |
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| Autumn Thomas | Autumn Thomas (get address) | (734) 647-2059 | ||
| Maintenance Mechanic III, Facilities Maintenance |
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| Lynette Wright | Lynette Wright (get address) | (734) 615-9875 | ||
| Marketing Manager, Plant Material and Moving Services Lynette Wright is the Manager of Materials and Moving Services for Plant Operations. She has oversight of the Material Service Unit on Kipke Drive, the Hospital Service Unit, in support of hospital maintenance, Plant Receiving Dock and Moving and Trucking. Lynette has supported Plant Operations in a procurement role for the past 8 years. As of July 1, 2006, Lynette and her staff transitioned to Plant Operations after the announcement of the MStores closing. Lynette is a member of the Lead Team within Plant Operations. Lynette came to the University in January, 1993, from what is now known as Target Corporation after 18 years of service in support of Dayton-Hudson Department Stores. There she held positions in Sales, Human Resources, Procurement and Distribution; a very well rounded career for this industry. Lynette joined PODC in May of 2007 and is looking forward to the many opportunities to learn and celebrate our cultural differences. |
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