Join Jennifer Kluge as she welcomes Dr. Richard Pappas, President of Davenport University. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Dr. Pappas will discuss how Davenport is transforming higher education through agile degree programs, strong corporate partnerships, a bold affordability plan, and student outcomes that lead to real jobs. He’ll share personal stories of resilience, lessons from the pandemic, and why happiness and purpose are core to leadership and life.
Nomination Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Join us for the Salute to Civility & Inclusion in the Workplace Awards and Conference — a powerful gathering that honors organizations and individuals who champion respect and belonging in professional environments. This event brings together thought leaders, changemakers, and advocates to celebrate the impact of inclusive workplace cultures and to explore innovative strategies that foster civility and collaboration.
Matt Peterson has been with eFileCabinet since 2007 and directs all areas of the corporation, including sales and marketing, finance, product development, and operations. Under Peterson’s tenure, the company has been recognized as an Inc. 500/5000 two-year winner and as one of MWCN Utah 100’s fastest-growing companies in 2013 and 2014. His 22 years of experience include executive leadership, enterprise software, SaaS, and business development. He can be reached at www.efilecabinet.com.
West Michigan's top business leaders were on hand to be honored as the Best and Brightest companies in the region, and to offer advice on how to reach that level of success.