Northwood University is proud to celebrate the Distinguished Business Leaders Class of 2024 on April 6 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
“This is the third year for the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. We couldn't think of a more suitable location, and we look forward to celebrating our award winners and supporters at this year's special gala,” said Northwood President Kent MacDonald.
“Now in its 44th year, the Outstanding Business Leader Awards recognize contemporary business leaders who have followed in the footsteps of their pioneers by making significant contributions to the free enterprise system,” McDonald said.
“In the spirit of both Northwood University and Henry Ford, we are committed to America's rich business culture, modernization and entrepreneurship, and to these efforts,” said Murray Kite, vice president for advancement at Northwood University. We congratulate the outstanding people who are driving this forward.”
The winners of the 2024 Outstanding Business Leaders Class are:
• Mamadou Diallo, Senior Vice President, Automotive Sales, American Honda Motor Company.
• Thomas Latham, CEO, Tri-State Forest Products, Inc.
• Sarah Lowery Opperman, Chairwoman of Isabella Bank Corporation
• Chris Pruitt, President and CEO, East Penn Manufacturing Company
• Return. Ambassador John LaColta, Jr., Chairman of the Walbridge Group.
Eric D. July, CEO and founder of comic book company Rippaverse, has been awarded the Richard DeVos Young Entrepreneur Award.
About this year's winners
The following contains biographical information about the 2024 Distinguished Business Leaders Class.
