December 13, 2025

Glenn Stevens Jr. Joins Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s Transition Team

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.