Marie Klopf

President

Marie Klopf is a professional business leader with deep knowledge and experience leading for-and non-profit businesses. A graduate engineer from Michigan State University with a Master’s in Administration, Marie has 20+ years of professional business experience in engineering, sales, finance, business development, entrepreneurship, and leadership. A resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Marie has been actively involved in the community, serving as a board treasurer for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and is a past board member for Destination Ann Arbor.

Most recently, Marie served as President/CEO of the Ann Arbor Art Center (2012-2022). In 2012, Marie assumed the leadership of this iconic downtown Ann Arbor institution and sustainably built on its legacy as a vibrant community partner that positively impacts the lives of artists, students, staff, and art enthusiasts alike.

Notable accomplishments during her tenure include successfully navigating a global pandemic (financial stability and full staff retention), streamlined operations, integrated software solutions, and increased organizational capacity achieved through a successful capital expansion campaign. Her parting legacy consists of debt-free ownership of two fully renovated historic buildings in downtown Ann Arbor and a dedicated, experienced, and talented staff of arts professionals.

Marie is curious, creative, and adventurous. She enjoys public speaking, travel, and outdoor sporting activities during her free time.

Stacy Fox

Board Chair

Stacy Fox is co-founder and principal of the Roxbury Group, a Detroit-based real estate and investment company specializing in complex mixed-use and historic development projects. Since 2005, Stacy has been extremely active in the efforts to revitalize downtown Detroit. In addition to Roxbury’s development activities in the City, she was appointed to serve as Deputy Emergency Manager of the City of Detroit, where she played an instrumental role in guiding the City through the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history.

She also served as a member of the executive committee of Downtown Detroit Partnership for a decade and as the founding chair of its Stakeholders Committee. She is the founder and Chair of the Grand Circus Park Conservancy, a 501c3 organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Grand Circus Park, Detroit’s most historic public space. Stacy has over 30 years experience as a corporate executive and advisor to Fortune100 CEO’s and boards of directors. She has served as General Counsel in four Fortune 100 companies and during this corporate tenure has led a number of corporate functions including real estate, communications, HR, strategy, M&A, and corporate compliance.

Stacy was born in Ann Arbor and lived in the city for many years. She graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and also received her Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from UM. After receiving her undergrad degree, Stacy served as Assistant Director of the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission and was instrumental in establishing its founding millage and acquisition of its early parklands.

Susan Pollay

Treasurer

Recently retired, Susan was the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority Executive Director for 25 years, serving an appointed board and leading a small talented staff. Under Susan’s direction, the DDA worked to promote growth and catalyze the redevelopment of the downtown area.

This work included a wide range of projects and initiatives aimed at supporting downtown’s vibrancy, unique identity and assets. Accomplishments included implementing a multi-million plan to replace or repair deteriorated parking garages, co-founding the getDowntown program in partnership with AAATA and the City to encourage sustainable commuting, including the DDA-funded go!Pass, and installing extensive bicycle facilities including protected bike lanes and parking.

Other accomplishments included gaining City approval for the DDA’s 2003 amended Development Plan, redesigning downtown streets to make them more pedestrian friendly, making extensive infrastructure investments to encourage development, taking responsibility for operating the public parking system, and spearheading an affordable housing grant program aimed at strengthening downtown’s economic diversity, plus numerous small business and sustainability initiatives.

Prior to her time at the DDA, Susan served as Executive Director for the State Street Area Association, and Director for the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In addition to serving on the LTRC board, Susan is also a board member for the AAATA and A2/Y Chamber of Commerce, in addition to serving as a member of the UM Natural History Museum Advisory Committee and A3CF Investment Committee.

Mark Wallace

Board Member

Mark Wallace serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. The Conservancy is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 by civic, community and public leaders. The mission of the Conservancy is to develop public access to Detroit’s riverfront and to have this development serve as an anchor for economic revitalization – all while working with others to create more thriving, walkable and connected communities within Detroit. The Conservancy’s ultimate vision is to revitalize and transform 5.5 miles along Detroit’s international waterfront.

Prior to joining the Conservancy in August 2014, Wallace was a director with Hines Interests LP from 2003 to 2014 and most recently served as project manager of the River Point development in Chicago, a 1,050,000-square-foot, 50-story, state-of-the-art tower located on the Chicago River. The project includes a 1.5-acre public park that opens the West Loop neighborhood to the main branch of the Chicago River.

From 2007-2011, Wallace was in charge of leasing the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, which contains 2.3 million square feet of office space and 240,000 square feet of retail space. He was responsible for the leasing of GMAC (235,000 square feet), Dykema (68,000 square feet), HP (52,000 square feet), Urban Science (85,000 square feet) and Deloitte (102,000 square feet). In 2010, he completed the lease of 435,000 square feet of office space to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – the largest lease in Detroit during the past decade.

Additional past Hines projects on which Wallace has worked include the Super Bowl XL Media Center and the Detroit RiverWalk Phase II (Rivard Plaza to Gabriel Richard Park). He also provided underwriting analysis on behalf of Wayne County, which culminated in the $28 million acquisition of the Guardian Building and First Street Parking Deck in 2009.

In 2014, Wallace launched Wallace Detroit Guitars, which manufactures guitars using reclaimed wood from abandoned buildings in Detroit.

Wallace was one of 10 local business leaders selected in 2016 by the Detroit Regional Chamber to attend the Young American Leaders program at Harvard Business School. Also in 2016, he served on the advisory board of the Venice Biennale international architecture competition.

Wallace earned his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in 1999 and his master’s degree from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan in 2003. Mark grew up in Hillsdale and Chelsea and currently lives in the Indian Village neighborhood of Detroit.

Tony Tomczak

Board Member

Tony Tomczak is the vice president of Electric Sales and Marketing for DTE Energy. Tomczak is responsible for developing and executing marketing and sales growth value add programs including Major Accounts, Community Lighting and Joint Use Businesses. Economic Development and business attraction is a vital and important responsibility of Tomczak’s role along with promoting and supporting customers in the transition to Electric Vehicles and Electrification.

Tomczak joined DTE Energy in 2006. He most recently served as vice president of Corporate Services and chief procurement officer where he was responsible for strategic management of the company’s procurement, supplier performance management, warehousing, fleet, facilities and real estate organizations.

Prior to that position, served as director of Supply Chain Management where he was responsible for all non-fuel purchases, materials planning, contract development and performance and warehouse operations for DTE Energy.

Prior to joining DTE Energy, Tomczak was vice president of Purchasing for Tower Automotive, responsible for materials and services expenditures.

Tomczak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Operations with distinction from Lawrence Technological University.

Jim Kosteva

Board Member

A Detroit area native, Jim Kosteva worked in local and state government for twenty years prior to joining the Government Relations office at the University of Michigan in 1994. Jim received a bachelors degree in Metropolitan Studies while running track and cross country at North Central College. He pursued his interests in urban planning and was named the Director of Community Planning for Canton Township in 1978.

Following a passion for politics and public service, Jim was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1984 serving a number of communities in western Wayne County. During his four terms in office, Jim concentrated on school finance reform, solid waste management, transportation and land use. During his first term, Jim sponsored Governor Blanchard’s legislation that created the Michigan Education Trust, one of the first pre-paid college tuition plans in the country.

In his capacity as Director of Community Relations at the University of Michigan, Jim engaged with the City of Ann Arbor as a primary point of contact on areas of mutual concern like utilities, parking, transportation, off campus neighborhoods, facility construction, economic development, tourism, public service and safety.

Jim has served on numerous local boards including the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, Washtenaw United Way, the Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

Jim has recently been volunteering with Voters Not Politicians, the group that put forward the constitutional amendment that created the Independent Redistricting Commission in Michigan. He also continues to serve on the Outreach Committee of the Canton Community Foundation.

Lee Berry

Lee shares a deep love of and commitment to the natural beauty of the Great Lakes region and believes in the power of community engagement to protect our water, air, land and voting rights.

Lee joined the Michigan LCV after 18 years at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, where he led annual fundraising efforts, as well as a major capital campaign to purchase and renovate the State Theater. Previously, Lee promoted jazz, blues and rock concerts across Michigan and co-produced the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival from 1992-2000. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the UM Ross School of Business. He’s also a proud member of the Wolfpack.

Anne Cooper

Anne is a committed civic leader and community advocate with a rich history of service to the Ann Arbor area. She has served with distinction on the boards of the Junior League of Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, the Ann Arbor Art Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County (now Southeastern Michigan), and the Michigan Theatre. Anne currently serves as Foundation Manager for The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation, one of Michigan’s most respected philanthropic institutions.

Her professional background also includes impactful leadership roles in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors. As Campaign Director for Washtenaw United Way, she led community-driven fundraising efforts to address local needs. Later, as Senior Director for Principal Gifts at the University of Michigan Health System, Anne helped secure transformational philanthropic support for medical research, innovation, and patient care.

Throughout her career, Anne has remained deeply engaged as a civic volunteer, bringing strategic insight, compassion, and a collaborative spirit to every initiative she supports. Her work is grounded in a belief that strong communities are built through service, creativity, and shared purpose.

Henry Decker

Henry (HJ) Decker is vice president of Gas Sales & Supply for DTE Gas, DTE Energy’s natural gas utility. Decker is responsible for the procurement and delivery of natural gas to DTE Energy’s supply customers, and the associated nomination, measurement and control functions. He also leads the sales and marketing efforts in delivering gas and related services to all customers, from residential to large industrial, including the sale of wholesale storage and transportation services to large nonfranchise customers. This also includes responsibility for the CNG vehicle program and the company’s appliance and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) warranty programs.

Decker has been with DTE Energy since September 2013. Prior to his current role, he served as director of Gas Sales and Marketing, director of Strategy and Planning for DTE Electric, DTE’s electric utility, and also director of Corporate Strategy and Development within DTE Energy’s corporate functions. Prior to DTE Energy, Decker was an investment banker in New York City advising energy and infrastructure companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and corporate restructurings.

Decker holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

In addition to his professional achievements, Decker is passionate about investing in his local community and serves as treasurer for the United Way of Washtenaw County. Decker is also a board member of the Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America.