Family Business Alliance is pleased to announce the election of the following board members to the Executive Committee. As of January 2025, they will serve on the organization’s Executive Committee for a one-year term with the option to renew.
Randy Boss, Chair
Certified Risk Manager and Insurance Advisor, Ottawa Kent Insurance Agency Co-founder of Emerge Apps
A member of FBA since 2011, Randy has served organizations throughout Michigan for over 40 years as a certified risk manager and insurance advisor. In 2015, he co-founded Emerge Apps with his son. In addition to serving on the FBA Board and Membership Committee, Randy also founded and chaired Employers for Better Health, whose mission is to improve the health and safety of community members by increasing awareness and reducing risk for West Michigan Employers. He also served as a Board Member, Chair of the Safety Committee, and Certified ABC Safety Academy Instructor for Associated Builders and Contractors of West Michigan
Michelle Timmerman, Vice Chair
Vice President and General Manager, Direct Supply, Inc.
A member of FBA since 2017, Direct Supply is a wholesale distributor of interior construction materials and is a certified woman owned organization. A second-generation family business leader, Michelle’s history in the company, business management experience, and love for design drive her passion for the business. Direct Supply Inc. supplies manufacturers, fabricators, retailers, and builders with raw materials and components that go into finished goods, such as furniture, casework, countertops, and cabinetry.
Dave Straw, Secretary
Former Chief Operations Officer, Skytron
An FBA member since 2011, Dave has provided leadership and assistance to private and non-profit organizations throughout West Michigan. During his career, he has directed plant expansions, adopted new manufacturing technologies, created training and development programs for employees, and developed effective cross functional teams to grow and scale businesses. He has also served at several family run organizations in key executive roles, assisting them in the transition from one generation to the next. In addition to serving as an FBA Board Member and Peer Group Moderator, Dave also serves as a Board Member of Koeze and American Red Cross of West Michigan.
Todd Van Haren, Partner at SecurAlarm, LLC, was re-elected to continue to serve as Treasurer. Amanda VanFossen will now serve as Immediate Past Chair through 2025.
With 185 members, Family Business Alliance is a unique member-driven business association in West Michigan that stands out for its commitment to family business leadership and family ownership. FBA serves to create a connected community of thriving family businesses, fosters peer learning, and authentic relationships.
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