What is LEAP membership structure?

LEAP member investment has sparked over 12 years of economic growth in the Lansing region. Members represent diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, technology, education, real estate, and public sector organizations. Board leadership includes Mark McDaniel as Secretary/Treasurer and member categories span architecture through workforce development. Member commitment to shared vision enables collaborative regional development.

What major projects has LEAP managed?

Recent grants indicate major strategic fund projects including Ultium facility development with over $50 million in expenditures. LEAP has managed MEDC build-ready site initiatives, EDA medtech innovation programs, and CDC grant projects. The organization coordinates with Michigan Economic Development Corporation on significant regional investments. Grant activities total tens of millions supporting business attraction and infrastructure.

What is the organization financial scope?

LEAP reported $27.5 million in revenue for 2024 with $30 million in expenses and $13 million in assets. The organization employs 20 staff supported by 144 volunteers. Revenue has fluctuated significantly from $2.3 million in 2018 to $46.2 million in 2023 reflecting major project activity. The 2024 expenses exceeded revenue requiring asset utilization.

How does LEAP define its mission?

LEAP builds a stronger community for all, working every day to grow, retain, and attract business to the region. Members embrace shared vision to make the Lansing region the best destination for global talent and investment as their home by choice. Robert L. Trezise Jr. serves as President & CEO leading organizational efforts.

Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Lansing, MI · Founded 2007

Promotes economic development and business attraction in Lansing region

Primary audience

Businesses

Work area

Economic Development

Topic

Regional Growth

Contact

Robert L Trezise Jr

Website Contact

About Organization

This Michigan economic development organization operates with $27.5 million in annual revenue and 20 employees supported by 144 volunteers. Founded in 2007, LEAP works to make the Lansing region the top destination for global talent and investment through business growth, retention, and attraction initiatives.

What They Focus On

Business Development

Works daily to grow, retain, and attract businesses building stronger regional economy.

Strategic Investment

Manages major projects like Ultium facility, build-ready sites, and medtech innovation initiatives.

Talent Attraction

Promotes Lansing region as destination for global talent and investment supporting member vision.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$27.5M

-40.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$30.0M

-32.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$13.0M

-22.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

+5.3% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$27,497,893	$30,041,990	$12,962,483	20
2023	$46,166,404	$44,574,501	$16,782,974	19
2022	$9,213,964	$7,915,934	$22,008,824	21
2021	$15,493,708	$15,253,927	$5,631,252	16
2020	$8,791,185	$8,343,150	$2,305,758	14
2019	$2,353,304	$2,412,840	$1,591,756	18
2018	$2,303,960	$2,152,304	$1,558,838	15

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Vision Alignment

LEAP members embrace shared vision making Lansing region top destination for talent and investment.
02

Initiative Development

Organization designs programs supporting business growth, retention, and attraction across region.
03

Partnership Execution

Staff coordinate with members, government, and stakeholders implementing economic development projects.
04

Community Impact

Efforts build stronger community for all through expanded business activity and employment.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Business Growth

Supports existing company expansion through assistance programs and partnership development.

Business Attraction

Recruits new companies to region through marketing and incentives expanding economic base.

Workforce Development

Coordinates programs building employee capabilities matching regional employer needs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

Contact the team Contact

Keith Lambert

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $148,088

Bob Trezise

President & CEO

Tony Willis

Chief Equity Development Officer

Tony Klisch

Chief Financial Officer

Harrison Leffel-Jones

Vice President of Small Business & Innovation

Laura Sumpter

Executive Assistant

Emma Bostwick

Vice President of Business Attraction

Jessica Vilca, CDMP

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Dillon Rush

Senior Director of Regional Growth

Jazmin Anderson

Director of Small Business & Equity Programs

Jillian Winn

Director of the Lansing Regional SmartZone

Richard Enty

Economic Development Manager

Devon Pingel

Economic Development Manager

Casey Paskus

Tech Grants Manager

Ying Li

Accounting Support Specialist

Aurora Lemieux-Mckissic

Small Business Programs Coordinator

Nikki Flores

Small Business Support Hub Program Manager

Cyrina Thomas

Inclusive Business Support Manager

Kait Bibb

Small Business Marketing Coordinator

Genesis Lodise

Marketing & Communications Manager

Adriana Lopez-Ellis

Small Business Liaison

Robert L Trezise Jr

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $395,812

Anthony T Klisch

CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $113,646

Anthony A Willis

2007

Organization Founded

2007

LEAP established to promote economic development in Lansing region through member investment.

2008

IRS Recognition

2008

Organization received tax-exempt status as business league under section 501(c)(6).

2018

Baseline Operations

2018

LEAP operated with $2.3 million revenue and 15 employees serving regional members.

2023

Major Projects

2023

Revenue surged to $46.2 million with 19 employees managing Ultium and other strategic initiatives.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Organization operates with $27.5 million revenue and 20 staff plus 144 volunteers.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Andy Schor Mayor City of Lansing 1.00 hrs/week

Ben Bakken Senior Vice President, Market Director Tri-Star Trust 1.00 hrs/week

Ben Tirrell Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Benjamin J Bj Puchala Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Beth Shaw Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Bill Kimble Government Market Leader, President C2AE 1.00 hrs/week

Blake Mulder Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Brad Funkhouser CEO/Executive Director 1.00 hrs/week

Brent Forsberg Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Chris Bagwell Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Chris Holman CEO Michigan Business Network 1.00 hrs/week

Christy Bigelow Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Colin Cronin Vice President DTN Management 1.00 hrs/week

David Zyble Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Don McNabb Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Doug Searles Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Evemarie Eyde Manager Eyde Development 1.00 hrs/week

George M Brookover Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Goran Jurkovic President & CEO Delta Dental 1.00 hrs/week

Grace Griffin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Greg Brogan Managing Partner Brogan Associates 1.00 hrs/week

Jacob Farmer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey Benson Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Jeremiah Mostrom President Axios Recruitment 1.00 hrs/week

Jessica Tramontana Community Affairs Manager Consumers Energy 1.00 hrs/week

Jim Baker President Innovare 1.00 hrs/week

Jody Promer Vice President & Business Relationship Manager 1.00 hrs/week

John Dunn Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

John L Hayhoe Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Julie Pingston President & CEO Choose Lansing 1.00 hrs/week

Kate Snyder Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Katie John Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Keith D Mulder Mayor City of Grand Ledge 1.00 hrs/week

Kellie Dean President & CEO Dean Transportation & Dean Trailways of MI 1.00 hrs/week

Kelly Preston President Capital Steel & Wire 1.00 hrs/week

Kenneth Fletcher Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Kern Slucter Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Kyle V Mazurek Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Laurie Strauss Baumer President & CEO Capital Region Community Foundation 1.00 hrs/week

Lisa M Corless Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Marci Daniels Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Margaret Dimond President, U-M Health Regional Network 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Alley Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Mark McDaniel Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Polsdofer District 14 Commissioner 1.00 hrs/week

Mary Clark Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Megan Jacobs Regional Office Manager Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc 1.00 hrs/week

Michelle Massey VP Community Outreach and Customer Support Tech 1.00 hrs/week

Mick S Grewal Sr Attorney at Law Grewal Law PLLC 1.00 hrs/week

Nicole Noll-Williams President & CEO Capital Region Airport Authority 1.00 hrs/week

Pat McPharlin Retired 1.00 hrs/week

Patricia Herring-Jackson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Pete Kramer President Kramer Management Group 1.00 hrs/week

Rachel Kutzsch Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Rebecca Devooght Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Peffley General Manager Lansing Board of Water & Light 1.00 hrs/week

Rick Galardi Township Supervisor De 1.00 hrs/week

Robert Schroder Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Robert Showers Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Rod Sanders Senior Business Development Manager Convergence Networks 1.00 hrs/week

Russell Whipple Mayor City of Mason 1.00 hrs/week

Scott Dzurka Mayor City of St. Johns 1.00 hrs/week

Staci Holmes Regional Sales Director Lansing State Journal (LSJ) 1.00 hrs/week

Steve Curran President & Creative Director Harvest Creative Services 1.00 hrs/week

Steve Roznowski President & CEO The Christman Company 1.00 hrs/week

Sue Leeming Mayor City of DeWitt 1.00 hrs/week

Tammy Gilroy Mayor City of Williamston 1.00 hrs/week

Tim Jewell Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Tim Lewis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Timothy Salisbury Regional President Mid Michigan 1.00 hrs/week

Tom Gallagher Partial-Year Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Van Martin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

William Hufnagel President & CEO Dart Bank 1.00 hrs/week

Yvonne Ridge City Manager City of Eaton Rapids 1.00 hrs/week

Donald E. Simon LEAP Vice Chair

Theresa Dubiel Treasurer & Secretary

JV Anderton Attorney Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

Brogan Associates Board Member

April Clobes President & CEO MSU Federal Credit Union

Tico Duckett President / CEO Duckett Brothers Distributing

Duckett Brothers Distributing Board Member

Axios Recruitment Board Member

Steve Robinson President Lansing Community College

Carrie Rosingana Chief Executive Officer Capital Area Michigan Works!

Robert Schroeder President Mayberry Homes

Shannon Burkel President Axios HR

Axios HR Board Member

Emergent Biosolutions Board Member

Chuck Bird Sr. Director of Government and Industry Affairs

Garrett Bensinger Executive Vice President Eaton Community Bank

Selena Benavidez Community Development Director City of Charlotte

Fonda Brewer Delta Township Supervisor Delta Charter Township

Delta Charter Township Board Member

Daniel Barcheski Chairman Axios HR

Erika Brown-Binion Ex Officio Member Director Refugee Development Center

Tri-Star Trust Board Member

DTN Management Board Member

Jeffrey Deehan Principal Dymaxion Development

Julie Durham Director - Community and Economic Development

Megan Doherty President FD Hayes Electric

Bruce DeLong Chair Clinton County Board of Commissioners

Gregory Farhat Assistant Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Jackson

DeWitt Charter Township Board Member

Lansing State Journal (LSJ) Board Member

Michigan Business Network Board Member

Delta Dental Board Member

Rachel Michaud President & Chief Operating Officer Gillespie Group

Jim Mott Chair Eaton County Board of Commissioners

Mark Meadows City Council Member City of East Lansing

Eddie Montemayor Township Supervisor Delhi Charter Township

Delhi Charter Township Board Member

Lansing Board of Water & Light Board Member

Harry Pianko CEO Peckham Industies

Peckham Industies Board Member

Cristin Reid Chairman & CEO Capitol National Bank

Michele Strasz Director Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN)

Windsor Charter Township Board Member

Convergence Networks Board Member

Colin Seals Director, External Affairs and Government Relations

Peter Trezise Township Trustee Meridian Charter Township

Meridian Charter Township Board Member

Rose Tantrapohl Founder & CEO Moonsail North

Moonsail North Board Member

Meghan Martin Ex Officio Member

Cindy Kangas Ex Officio Member

Chaz Carrillo Ex Officio Member

Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Member

Samantha Harkins Ex Officio Member President and CEO Lansing 5:01

Tim Daman Ex Officio Member

Dr. Alane Laws-Barker Ex Officio Member Founder Melanated Business Alliance

Melanated Business Alliance Board Member

Jack Devine Ex Officio Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$918K

Highest Paid

$451K

Robert L Trezise JR

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Robert L Trezise JR	President & CEO	$395,812	$54,838	$450,650	40
Keith Lambert	COO	$148,088	$21,457	$169,545	40
Anthony A Willis	Cedo	$136,754	$28,739	$165,493	40
Anthony T Klisch	CFO	$113,646	$18,510	$132,156	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Robert L Trezise JR	President & CEO	$355,022	$51,978	$407,000	40
Keith Lambert	COO	$135,803	$18,632	$154,435	40
Anthony A Willis	Cedo	$111,013	$28,261	$139,274	40
Anthony T Klisch	CFO	$92,931	$17,585	$110,516	40
Victoria B Meadows	CSO	$60,573	$5,389	$65,962	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Robert L Trezise JR	President & CEO	$340,000	$52,761	$392,761	40
Keith Lambert	COO	$136,000	$12,930	$148,930	40
Jennifer Abood Morris	CFO Thru 8/30/22; SR CFO Thru 12/31/22	$120,385	$19,338	$139,723	40
Anthony A Willis	Cedo	$114,000	$25,186	$139,186	40
Victoria B Meadows	CSO	$116,000	$12,709	$128,709	40
Anthony T Klisch	CFO As Of 8/30/22	$31,796	$5,399	$37,195	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Robert L Trezise JR	President & CEO	$323,000	$50,788	$373,788	40
Keith Lambert	COO	$126,400	$12,026	$138,426	40
Anthony A Willis	Cedo	$108,008	$26,292	$134,300	40
Karl R Dorshimer	Employee	$108,400	$17,528	$125,928	40
Jennifer Abood Morris	CFO	$98,080	$16,448	$114,528	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Robert L Trezise JR	President & CEO	$322,900	$49,238	$372,138	40
Anthony A Willis	Employee	$108,008	$25,613	$133,621	40
Keith Lambert	VP Business Attraction	$120,700	$11,085	$131,785	40
Karl Dorshimer	VP Business Development	$111,450	$17,216	$128,666	40
Jennifer Abood Morris	VP Of Finance	$78,950	$16,401	$95,351	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$74K Total Given

Democratic $42,812 (58%)

Other/PAC $30,238 (41%)

Republican $515 (1%)

100 Contributions

$736 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

33 Individual Donors

David Rusenko 6 contributions • $10,533 avg

$63,200

Phyllis Lockett 1 contribution • $5,000 avg

$5,000

Shaun Marsh 4 contributions • $150 avg

$600

Etienne Grossmann 3 contributions • $183 avg

$550

Douglas Onsi 5 contributions • $100 avg

$500

Other Individual Contributors $3,715 combined

Alison Davis

S Burlington, VT

$432 Total

2 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT ACTBLUE

Brian M. Cordonnier

Chicago, IL

$250 Total

1 Contribution

ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ FOR CON...

Atlanta, GA

$25 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#33

Andrew C Cole

Durango, CO

$20 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS VICTORY

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Valentin Yon with 15 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution David Rusenko at $10,533 each

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Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $32,966

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$219K

Total Forgiven

$221K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

Loan Details 1 loan

$219,125

Forgiven

Forgiven: $220,860 100%

Approved Jan 22, 2021

Lender PNC Bank, National Association

Jobs Reported 14

Forgiven On Nov 10, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$205K Grants Received

$43.0M Grants Given

51 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total

Leap Foundation Inc.

$205K

Top Grantees

50 total

Lansing Board Of Water And Light LANSING, MI

$25.8M

Delta Charter Township LANSING, MI

$12.6M

M-100 Farm LLC GRAND LEDGE, MI

$1.0M

Triterra LANSING, MI

$437K

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. CHICAGO, IL

$344K

Moment Strategies DETROIT, MI

$329K

Capital Consultants Inc. DBA C2Ae LANSING, MI

$243K

National Collegiate Inven & Innov Inc. HADLEY, MA

$180K

Monument Engineering Group Associates Inc. FOWLERVILLE, MI

$170K

Piper & Gold LANSING, MI

$145K

+40 more grantees

Leap Foundation Inc. Lansing Board Of Water And Light Delta Charter Township M-100 Farm LLC Triterra Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Moment Strategies Capital Consultants Inc. DBA C2Ae National Collegiate Inven & Innov Inc. Monument Engineering Group Associates Inc. Piper & Gold Spartan Innovations Public Sector Consultants Inc. Didio Design LLC Anderson Economic Group LLC Center For Community Based Enteprise Cbre Inc. Best Practices Consulting Service LLC Dyer Well Drilling & Service Inc. Michigan Works Association The Fledge Mead & Hunt Transformation Gems Gerry Weinberg & Associates Loomis Ewert Parsley Davis & Gotting Camoin Associates Inc. Mi-Sbdc Allen Neighborhood Center Sweetie-Licious Bakery Cafe The Southside Community Coalition Dtn Management Co

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(517) 702-3387

Social

Visit Website

1000 S Washington Ave Ste 201 Lansing, MI 48910

Lansing Economic Area Partnership

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Vision Alignment

Initiative Development

Partnership Execution

Community Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Business Growth

Business Attraction

Workforce Development

Team & Leadership

Keith Lambert

Bob Trezise

Tony Willis

Tony Klisch

Harrison Leffel-Jones

Laura Sumpter

Emma Bostwick

Jessica Vilca, CDMP

Dillon Rush

Jazmin Anderson

Jillian Winn

Richard Enty

Devon Pingel

Casey Paskus

Ying Li

Aurora Lemieux-Mckissic

Nikki Flores

Cyrina Thomas

Kait Bibb

Genesis Lodise

Adriana Lopez-Ellis

Robert L Trezise Jr

Anthony T Klisch

Anthony A Willis

April Clobes

Carrie Rosingana

Chaz Carrillo

Chris Sell

Cindy Kangas

Donald E Simon

Dr Alane Laws-Barker

Dr Steve Robinson

Erika Brown-Binion

Jack Devine

James Jv Anderton

Jo Sperry

Julie Mann

Kirk Ray

Meghan Martin

Pat Gillespie

Theresa Dubiel

Tico Duckett

Tim Daman

Milestones

Organization Founded

IRS Recognition

Baseline Operations

Major Projects

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $3,715 combined

Alison Davis

Brian M. Cordonnier

Erik Haden

Brian M Cordonnier

Richard O'connell

Richard Oconnell

Karla Casey-Jensen

Valentin Yon

John Kenyon

Ella Kersey

Judy Richardson

Joel Krieger