Meet The Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Calvin Kennebrew, Jr., President
Calvin has assisted state vocational rehabilitation agencies and other organizations in meeting the cultural and linguistic needs of deaf communities. Calvin’s philosophy as a vocational and career services provider has always focused on the needs and strengths of those he serves. Also, he recognizes the impact the disability or disruption in one’s career can have on one’s quality of life. Calvin has focused on vocational rehabilitation practices and innovations in the improved employment outcomes of people with disabilities.
In his work, he has strengthened community partnerships and increased awareness of the potential that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have in the workforce, as well as, initiated a series of reforms designed to ensure equity for all. Calvin is an active VR leader, holding leadership roles within The National Rehabilitation Association and Michigan Rehabilitation Association. He enjoys peer interactions and conceptualizes mentoring as a matter of professional stewardship
David Klenk, Plesident- Elect
Mich loves taking on challenges. With his multi-year experience as Commercial Director in the software industry, Mich has helped Company to get where it is today. Mich is among the best minds.
Toni Jordon, Past-President
Toni has worked with the disability community for 20 years. She joined MRA as a graduate student in 2013 and the board in 2016. In addition to her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from MSU she holds credentials as a CRC and LPC. Toni currently is a Site Manager with MRS.
Toni joined MRA to connect with other professionals in the rehabilitation field. She believes that is it through these connections that relationships and alliances can be formed and strengthened to further the mission and vision of a more inclusive equitable society for individuals with disabilities.
John Foster, Treasurer
Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring Company at the next level.
Founder and chief visionary, Tony is the driving force behind Company. He loves to keep his hands full by participating in the development of the software, marketing and the Customer Experience strategies.
Aline Turner, CTO
Aline is one of the iconic person in life who can say she loves what she does. She mentors 100+ in-house developers and looks after the community of over thousands developers.
Iris Joe, CFO
Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring Company at the next level.
Board of Directors
David Campbell
David has been on the board for over 20 years first while a student at MSU's Rehab Counseling Graduate Program. Currently, David is the Manager within the Workers' Compensation Agency for the State of Michigan, overseeing the Contested Case Section and the VR Division, Among other duties.
David joined MRA for the networking opportunities, to grow professionally, stay in touch with governmental affairs issues, and to give back to his profession
Omar Deadwilder
Omar is an alumnus of Wayne State University with a Master’s in Vocational Rehabilitation and Community Inclusion. He currently sits on the board of directors of the (MRA) Michigan Rehabilitation Association and is co-chair of The Public Policy Committee.
Omar joined MRA to have a statewide impact on the lives of people with disabilities through public policy, education, outreach, and working to enhance their lives through vocational rehabilitation.
Roy Del Vall
Dr. Del Valle is the District Manager of the MLEO, MRS, Marquette, District Office. Dr. Del Valle’s professional experience includes over 20 years of direct service provision to individuals with disabilities in the State VR program & non-profit organizations.
Roy joined MRA to promote the profession of Rehabilitation Counseling and provide opportunities for rehabilitation counseling professionals to enhance their skills to provide quality VR services. The MRA is the leading advocate for the rehabilitation counseling profession in Michigan and people with disabilities on the state and nation level.
Claudia Pettit has over 27 years of experience working in the rehabilitation field. She has a Master's Degree from MSU in Rehabilitation Counseling and holds a CRC and LPC credential. She has experience working in nonprofits and public VR. She currently is a Rehabilitation Consultant with MRS. I like to interact with local and national professionals to continue improving the field of disability. I also appreciate the resources MRA offers and keeping up to date on changes in legislation and issues that affect our profession.
Rosanne Renauer
Rosanne Renauer, PhD, LLP, CRC is a
graduate of the Rehabilitation Counselor
The education program at Michigan State
University and a limited licensed
psychologist. Retired after a thirty-plus year
a career with Michigan’s state vocational
rehabilitation agency, she remains an optimist
dedicated to leadership, mentoring and the
pursuit of systems change through effective
collaboration and full inclusion. Rosanne led
the statewide transition initiative for students
with disabilities among other systems change
efforts and managed the agency’s resource
and program development work emphasizing
policy, community partnerships, technology,
customer services and staff development.
Rosanne is a current Board member of the
Michigan Rehabilitation Association and the
Multicultural Association on Rehabilitation
Concerns and a past President of the National
Association on Rehabilitation Leadership.
Karsten Bekemeier
Hello, my name is Karsten Bekemeier. A little about me. I am a 50-year-old male who has been employed in the field of disabilities for the better part of 27 years. I reside in Lansing with my wife and two dogs. Fun facts, I volunteer at a donkey rescue group, love cars and am a no holds bar foodie.
A little about my educational and employment background. Starting with a B.A. in Psychology I first gained work experience in Traumatic Brain Injury working within residential and short-term treatment facilities. I went on to be employed with a community rehabilitation organization serving as a job developer and vocational evaluator. Later I also worked for a period in the early Work-First programs
After a little self-discovery my interests became more focused in the area of counseling and I entered the Rehabilitation Counseling program at MSU where I obtained a Master’s degree and later a Doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling Education. During these years I continued to work in another community rehabilitation organization and then entered employment with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) as a rehabilitation counselor.
After ten years as a MRS counselor I moved to administration positions within the agency. This included a rehabilitation consultant for the policy unit and as a contracting/program development consultant. For the last three years I have served as the policy manager for MRS where I continue at this time. During the past seven years I have also had a part time adjunct professor position with Texas Tech University in the Rehabilitation Counseling program. Here I instruct on several different courses and supervise the practicum and internship settings.
Okay, the above is a lot of information. Narrowing this down to a couple of basic statements, I can say that the field of disabilities and specifically the area of employment has been the focus of my career from day one. While my energy is directed to the Vocational Rehabilitation program in Michigan (MRS), I find myself advocating for the field as a whole. I am focused on the advancement of our field. From legislative initiatives, development of programming, to simply working with counselors in the development and continuing evolution of their skill, all serve to represent my personal focus or drive
Tandy Jurgensen
Tandy Jurgensen has worked with people with disabilities of all ages and stages of their lives (0-100 years) for over 15 years. She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a new board member of MRA, being nominated by a peer this past year. She has about 7 years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor serving an adult caseload.
Tandy joined the board to network with other professionals and to make a contribution based on her interest in DEI matters, which she believes are most effective when interwoven with all aspects of society, including the work of Vocational Rehabilitation. She also appreciates being able to stay up to date with issues that relate to the field of Vocational Rehabilitation, to be an effective social justice advocate in her work as a VR Counselor.
Iris Joe, CFO
Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring Company at the next level.
Tony Fred, CEO
Founder and chief visionary, Tony is the driving force behind Company. He loves to keep his hands full by participating in the development of the software, marketing and the Customer Experience strategies.
Mich Stark, COO
Mich loves taking on challenges. With his multi-year experience as Commercial Director in the software industry, Mich has helped Company to get where it is today. Mich is among the best minds.
Aline Turner, CTO
Aline is one of the iconic person in life who can say she loves what she does. She mentors 100+ in-house developers and looks after the community of over thousands developers.
Iris Joe, CFO
Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring Company at the next level.