Michigan Jump$tart Executive Board

	Lois Gibbons, Chair Director of Personal Finance Education for MCEE, Liaison for Marygrove Center for Economic Education and Consultant, Harmony Financial Network 9543 Beach Park Drive South Lyon, MI 48170 Phone:  (248) 437-9702 Email:  loisg2@charter.net
To say that Lois Gibbons is passionate about financial literacy would be an understatement. She is the president of Harmony Financial Network, an organization that provides financial management, tools, resources and education to build long term self sufficiency for the community. From 2003 to 2006, she was the director of Accounting Aid Society’s Financial Literacy Program. In that role she developed and implemented presentations for more than 4,000 people and both recruited and trained 30 volunteers to help support the program. Lois also has a strong background in teaching. She was Assistant Professor of Communications at St. Mary’s College from 1997 to 2000, and has taught various courses at Cleary College and Washtenaw Community College throughout her career. Lois was appointed Chair of the Michigan Jump$tart Coalition in 2007. Lois earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Theater Arts and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership, both from Eastern Michigan University.
	Linda Allardice, Vice Chair Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 1600 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48207 Phone: (313) 964-6043 Email: linda.allardice@chi.frb.org
Linda is Assistant Vice President, Assistant Branch Manager and Secretary to the Detroit Branch Board of Directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch. She coordinates and oversees daily functions at the Branch and acts as a liaison to the head office in Chicago. She also acts as the EEO liaison for the Detroit Branch, is a committee member to the District Safety Committee, Internal Oversight Committee, Human Resources Committee and Strategy Roundtable Planning Committee. She has been with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch since 1981 and has worked in the banking industry since 1970.  She has served in many capacities during this time to include responsibility for Detroit Branch cash operations, building management, general services and customer service. Linda earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan and attended the Master of Management program at Central Michigan University.
	Ron Bettie, Secretary Community Relations Specialist, State Farm Insurance Companies 14021 Middlebelt Livonia, MI 48154 734-524-7887 / 734-524-7888 Ronald.bettie.jwvn@statefarm.com
Ron is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  He began his career with State Farm in 2001.  His current responsibilities are managing community relations and all State Farm philanthropic giving in Southeast Michigan.  Ron serves on several non-profit boards including: The Michigan Jumpstart Coalition, Metro SafeKids, Rebuilding Together Detroit and At the Lighthouse Foundation.
	Beth Troost, Treasurer Financial Education Coordinator Michigan Credit Union Leauge (734) 656-3453 or (800) 262-6285, ext. 453 Email: bat@mcul.org
As the Financial Education Coordinator for the Michigan Credit Union League, Beth provides support, training, and resources for financial education for credit union staff and members.  A  board member of the Michigan Jump$tart Coalition, Beth also serves as the League’s representative for Money Smart Week, the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), and MSU Extension.  Beth is a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor and has a long history working with adult and youth financial education and student-run credit unions.