JA Business Hall of Fame - Spring 2026
Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan, Nexteer, and the Mid-Michigan business community honor outstanding business leaders who make an impact on the regional economy and serve as role models for young people. A committee comprised of former Hall of Fame honorees selects the business Hall of Fame Laureates from nominations received.
JA learning experiences are taught in classrooms across our 18 counties by hundreds of volunteers. At this event, we will also celebrate Volunteer of the Year, Talia Brown from the Freeland SportsZone.
Join us as we celebrate not only our honorees, but over 70 years of impact on young people in Michigan through our innovative programs. Since 1952, Junior Achievement has been serving students teaching essential life skills to build successful careers, businesses, and thriving communities. Your participation will support the next generation of leaders, innovators, and game-changers.
2026 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Rob Clark - Vice President, Market Director, Tri-Star Trust
Stacie Kwaiser - CEO, Rehmann
Kae Pankow - Vice President of Sales, Saginaw Spirit
Dave Youngstrom - President & CEO, Yeo & Yeo
JA learning experiences are taught in classrooms across our 18 counties by hundreds of volunteers. At this event, we will also celebrate Volunteer of the Year, Talia Brown from the Freeland SportsZone.
Join us as we celebrate not only our honorees, but over 70 years of impact on young people in Michigan through our innovative programs. Since 1952, Junior Achievement has been serving students teaching essential life skills to build successful careers, businesses, and thriving communities. Your participation will support the next generation of leaders, innovators, and game-changers.
2026 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Rob Clark - Vice President, Market Director, Tri-Star Trust
Stacie Kwaiser - CEO, Rehmann
Kae Pankow - Vice President of Sales, Saginaw Spirit
Dave Youngstrom - President & CEO, Yeo & Yeo
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