Recent Brilliance Awards Finalists 2021 Articles

Brandi McBride

Brandi McBride

Chair of the Board of Directors West Michigan Veterans Coalition Brilliant Champion of Service Brandi McBride is a Talent Acquisition Consultant for SpartanNash, recruiting for military distribution roles. She leads the company’s military outreach and hiring efforts...

Julie Lough

Julie Lough

President Micro Visions, Inc. Brilliant Entrepreneur Julie Lough founded Micro Visions, Inc. in 1989, and since then, has overseen the growth of the company into a team of dedicated network engineers, technology specialists and support staff. Julie says, "True...

Latesha Lipscomb

Latesha Lipscomb

Director of Community Engagement Amplify GR Brilliant Social Change Agent Latesha Lipscomb knows firsthand that there is “absolutely no limit to what everyday people can achieve when they are supported by a champion,” and it is as the Director of Engagement for...

Sara Lachman

Sara Lachman

Managing Member Lachman Stuart PLC Brilliant Tenacity Sara Lachman is an award-winning real estate attorney and Managing Partner of Lachman Stuart PLC and Owner of Lunar Cycle, a boutique cycling gym. Not only did Sara open Lunar Cycle in January 2020, but the day...

Lisa Knight

Lisa Knight

Chief Operating Officer Public Thread Brilliant Connector “We may all be one person away from the greatest opportunity in our lives and just need that break or push in the right direction,” says Lisa Knight, Chief Operating Officer of Public Thread, a community-based...

Christine Kelso

Christine Kelso

Executive Producer WOOD TV8 Brilliant Team Player Christine Kelso is the Executive Producer of Local Programming at WOOD TV8 and WOTV 4. She’s held the position since the 2009 launch of local lifestyle show, eightWest. From idea to air, Christine helped get the show...

Gretchen Johnson

Gretchen Johnson

CNE DNP, MSN, RN-BC, Chief Nurse Executive Pine Rest Brilliant Team Player As the Chief Nurse Executive, Gretchen Johnson is responsible and accountable for nursing practice access throughout Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. She implements vision and value...

Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW

Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW

Manager of the Telehealth Clinic, Hastings Clinic and the Pine Rest Outpatient Regional Director Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Brilliant Mentor Jean Holthaus says, "Sharing in the celebration, satisfaction and fulfillment experienced by those I mentor when they...

Iryonna Hogan

Iryonna Hogan

CEO/President Meaning In Colors Brilliant Mentor Iryonna Hogan is the Executive Director of Meaning In Colors, where she has provided over 5 years of service in case management, event planning, recruiting and financial literacy coaching. Her career fulfills her...

Nicole Gregory

Nicole Gregory

CEO/Founder Urban You Brilliant Woman of the Year Nicole Meloche-Gregory prides herself on being a market gap finder and motivated leader. She is the Founder and CEO of Urban You where she creates a market-disrupting category of inclusive medical spa treatments and...