Who We Are

Beverly Maddox, CMP, is director of Signature Events for the Detroit Regional Chamber and is responsible for event planning production and logistics, ranging from individualized meetings to full-scale events with up to 1,800 attendees. She has been with the Chamber since 1996 and has held several positions. Maddox is the Chamber’s liaison to the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program, helping to strategize and execute more than 20 events annually. Maddox is a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and holds a certificate of Project Management. In 2019, she was named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence. In 2010, she was the recipient of both the Oval award and named “Meeting Planner of the Year” by Meeting Professionals International. Maddox earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ferris State University in 1996. She, her husband, and two sons reside in Shelby Township. She is also the mother of two step-daughters.

Terry is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School. In addition, he holds a BS in Communication from Bradley University and an MS from Illinois State University where he studied organizational communication and rhetoric. Before law school, he taught courses in argumentation, persuasion, and speech writing for both Bradley University and Eastern Michigan University where he also coached their nationally ranked speech teams. Since law school, Mr. Bonnette has practiced at Nemeth Law, PC, representing and counseling management in labor and employment law. Since January 2020, he has been co-managing partner. Mr. Bonnette is a frequent author and speaker on labor and employment law topics.

Diane Borgus Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor and works as a Counselor, LPC in the Counseling Division at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. She is the former Associate Dean for the Counseling Division (2005 – 2012) and served on the Board of Directors for Henry Ford Health System – Detroit Campus (1999 – 2004) and is currently in her 11th year on the Mosaic Board (Secretary, Chair, Past Chair, Fund Development Committee). Diane is married to Saul A. Green and received her Master’s Degree in Career Guidance and Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music – Vocal Performance, both from the University of Michigan.

Sjonne is an experienced Membership Development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in Sales, Invoice Processing, Operational Planning, and Management. Strong community and social services professional with a Masters of Arts focused in Sports Administration from Wayne State University.

C. Garrett Batie is a strategic leader; lifestyle and organization development professional with 25 progressive years of leveraging leadership talent in operations, finance, and procurement; and 30 years of experience in helping individuals achieve personal goals.

Cornell is a native Detroiter who holds two undergraduate degrees in Management and Accounting from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Masters of Business Administration in Finance and International Business from Wayne State University.

During his tenure with the Detroit Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz festival in the world, he developed and implemented strategies for sustainable growth that saved the DJF tens of thousands of dollars annually.

His ability to understand company missions, identify key stakeholders, navigate through silos, and deliver results gained him the Spirit of Detroit and Crain’s CFO of the Year award. Other award recognitions include State of Michigan Special Tribute and Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence.

Melissa is the Founder and CEO of Wise Digital Marketing. Melissa has established herself as a leading expert in the digital marketing industry with over 25 years of digital marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies in a diverse range of industries including Coca-Cola, AT&T, Ford, General Motors, Hallmark Cards, Lane Bryant, Best Buy, Facebook and Instagram. In her spare time, she enjoys having heated discussions on geeky, sci-fi topics with her husband, daughter, and son.

Mark joined the Mosaic Board in 2022 after participating on the Programs Committee. In 2022, he also elected to take an early retirement from General Motors after 14 years in Finance. Prior to GM, he held Strategic Planning and Finance leadership positions for 16 years at Yazaki North America. He is devoting his time now to paying it forward. Mark is actively involved in not-for-profits including serving on the Board of COTS Detroit for over 18 years.

Antwan Price, retail bank manager at Comerica Bank, lives to serve others using the vehicle of financial services. He is a graduate of Ashland University, majoring in business. He started his career over 20 years ago at Jackson Hewitt as a tax preparer before moving on to start his own company, A Price Accounting. He also owns and operates a landscaping company for the last 11 years. An ordained minister, he is also the Director of United Sisters of Charity, a non-profit organization that provides hot meals to poor and low-income families, building upon the legacy founded by his grandmother, Maude Batie. He and his wife, Shenita have been married for over 15 years with 3 children, Monaisha, Antwan Jr., and Aniya.

Roy leads Clark Hill’s marketing, branding, and communications efforts, collaborating with the firm’s exceptional team of marketing and business development professionals. Roy has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, business development, and strategic planning, having worked at Deloitte Consulting, Oakwood Healthcare (now Beaumont), Trott Law (formerly Trott & Trott), St. Joseph Mercy Health System, and Kerr Russell, PLC. He has been heavily involved regionally and nationally in the Legal Marketing Association as a board member, content expert, and presenter. He currently serves as 2022 International President-elect for the Legal Marketing Association’s International Board of Directors. Roy was named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Unsung Legal Hero” in 2018. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Wabash College, and holds two master’s degrees: an MA in theatre from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He has been involved in numerous nonprofit boards. He is a published author with two books Reel Roy Reviews, Volumes 1 and 2.

Kelli is a lifelong Detroiter and educator. She has been an English teacher in the Detroit Public School system as well as Edison Schools and Cornerstone Schools. She has Served as Director of Enrollment and Student Services at Oakland Community College and Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing at Miller College in Battle Creek, MI. Currently she teaches English Literature and Research Writing at Wayne County Community College and is Manager of Visitor Services at the Detroit Historical Society. Ms. Van Buren has a passion for her community and for young people as proven by her participation on the Board of Directors for Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit, Matrix Human Services, and the Chandler Park Academy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from Kentucky State University, and Master’s and PhD in Education from Wayne State University.