Don is a financial expert who has been committed to helping our schools
Here is what Don would bring to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education:
Financial Expertise:
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Professionally, he leads the Risk Advisory Services Practice at Rehmann, a national CPA and advisory firm based in Michigan.
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He helps organizations gain insights on their financial, operational, and IT processes in order to identify and mitigate risks.
PTO involvement:
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Don collaborated with other citizens to pass multiple millages, which have been and will be critical to the success of the public schools.
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Don and his wife have four children spanning the ages of three to eighteen — all have attended or will attend the Ann Arbor public schools.
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He has held numerous positions in school and district-wide PTOs, including “Treasurer Training Expert.”
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Don has also been an avid volunteer in the classroom, DECA, Science Olympiad, and Rec & Ed.
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Don served on the Board of a non-profit focused on special education.
Cultural Involvement & Advocacy
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Proudly enrolled citizen of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
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Don has been involved in programs for under-represented minorities. This plays out in both his personal and professional life, including sharing his culture with the community and mentoring students and young professionals.
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He organized the Ann Arbor Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, sharing Native culture with the entire community.

Don has a long history of dedicated service.
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Member, Ann Arbor NAACP
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Member, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
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Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
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Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
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Committee Member, Accenture Native American Employee Resource Group (ERG)
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Planning Committee Member, U-M Ross School of Business Native American Heritage Month
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Committee Member, Rehmann Diversity Action Council
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Parent Volunteer, Youth Hockey (Various Teams, Scoreboard & Music Coordinator)
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Parent Volunteer, DECA International & State Competition
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Judge, DECA International & State Competition
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Vice President, Ann Arbor Individual Disability Education Advocacy Services (A2IDEAS)
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Coach, Science Olympiad
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Coach, Rec & Ed Soccer, Softball, Baseball
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Lead Volunteer, Motor Moms & Dads
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Parent Volunteer, Robotics Team at Clague
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Sponsoring Mentor, PwC Start Program Internship
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Mentor, PwC Career Preview Program
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Mentor, PwC Leadership Development Program
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Financial Literacy Teaching Volunteer, Junior Achievement
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Director, Ann Arbor Cross Country Kids (started by Rick Dekeon)
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Member, Citizens Millage Committee (multiple millages)
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Treasurer, Ann Arbor PTO Council
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Vice President, Ann Arbor PTO Council
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Treasurer Training Expert, PTO Council
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PTO Council School Representative, A2STEAM & Northside
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Parent Representative, A2STEAM Principal Selection Committee
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President, A2STEAM at Northside PTO
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President, Northside Elementary PTO
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Vice President, Northside Elementary PTO
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Fundraising Chair, Ann Arbor Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
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Treasurer, Ann Arbor Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
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Treasurer, University of Michigan Native American Student Association