Detroit, December 13, 2025
Glenn Stevens Jr., the Executive Director of MichAuto, has been appointed to the Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee for Detroit Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield. With over 30 years of experience in various industries, Stevens aims to leverage his expertise to support Sheffield’s administration in fostering innovation and economic development. He will collaborate with other business leaders to enhance Detroit’s competitiveness by connecting key innovation districts in Michigan.
Detroit, Michigan – Glenn Stevens Jr. Appointed to Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s Transition Team
Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto and Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber, has been appointed to the Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee of Detroit Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield’s administration.
Stevens brings over 30 years of experience in management, strategy, and operations across various industries, including automotive, steel, specialty chemicals, and capital equipment. For the past 14 years, he has focused on serving membership-based organizations, communities, and economic development across Michigan. In his new role, Stevens will leverage his industry expertise and MichAuto’s reputation as the statewide voice of the automotive and mobility industry to support Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s team. He is also leading the Chamber’s efforts to grow the region’s innovation economy by connecting six of Michigan’s leading innovation districts to strengthen economic prosperity and global competitiveness.
Stevens joins MichAuto Advisory Board Chair Lisa Lunsford and Dug Song, who will serve as co-chairs of the committee. Both Lunsford and Song also serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee is part of a broader effort by Mayor-Elect Sheffield to assemble a team of seasoned professionals representing Detroit’s business community. Other committee members include:
- Rumia Ambrose-Burbank – Innovation and Emerging Industries Committee
- Lane Coleman – Co-Chair, Arts and Entertainment Committee
- Jared Fleisher – Transit Improvement and Mobility Innovation Committee
- Jose Flores – Innovation and Emerging Industries Committee
- Ron Hall – Workforce, Economic Development, and Small Business Committee
- Suzanne Shank – Co-Chair, Finance Committee
- Arn Tellem – Co-Chair, Tourism, Branding, and Special Events Committee
- Terence Thomas – Workforce, Economic Development, and Small Business Committee
- Carla Walker-Miller – Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Climate Change Committee and Innovation and Emerging Industries Committee
MichAuto and the Detroit Regional Chamber remain committed to serving as key partners and resources to Mayor-Elect Sheffield and her transition team, contributing to the advancement of Detroit’s innovation and economic development initiatives.
Key Features of the Appointment
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Glenn Stevens Jr. |
| Position | Executive Director of MichAuto and Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber |
| Committee | Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee |
| Committee Co-Chairs | Lisa Lunsford and Dug Song |
| Other Committee Members | Rumia Ambrose-Burbank, Jose Flores, Carla Walker-Miller, among others |
| Organization Represented | MichAuto |
| Commitment | Support Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s administration in advancing Detroit’s innovation and economic development initiatives |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is Glenn Stevens Jr.?
Glenn Stevens Jr. is the Executive Director of MichAuto and the Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber. He has over 30 years of experience in management, strategy, and operations across various industries, including automotive, steel, specialty chemicals, and capital equipment. For the past 14 years, he has focused on serving membership-based organizations, communities, and economic development across Michigan.
What is the Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee?
The Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee is part of Detroit Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield’s administration. The committee focuses on advancing innovation and emerging industries within Detroit, aiming to strengthen the city’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Glenn Stevens Jr. has been appointed to this committee, bringing his expertise to support its initiatives.
Who are the other members of the Innovation and Emerging Industries Transition Committee?
Other members of the committee include:
- Lisa Lunsford – MichAuto Advisory Board Chair
- Dug Song – Co-Chair
- Rumia Ambrose-Burbank – Innovation and Emerging Industries Committee
- Jose Flores – Innovation and Emerging Industries Committee
- Carla Walker-Miller – Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Climate Change Committee and Innovation and Emerging Industries Committee
What is MichAuto?
MichAuto is the statewide voice of Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry. It represents the interests of automotive companies and suppliers, advocating for policies that support the growth and competitiveness of the industry in Michigan.
What is the Detroit Regional Chamber?
The Detroit Regional Chamber is a business organization that represents the interests of the Detroit region’s business community. It focuses on economic development, public policy, and community engagement to enhance the region’s prosperity and quality of life.
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