Michigan Works! Association Announces New Board of Directors Member

The Michigan Works! Association, the state’s primary workforce development association, today announced a new board member who will help support the nonprofit’s work to continue to move the needle on policy, education and collaboration on vital workforce development issues.

Eric Gustad, community affairs manager for Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, has recently joined the Michigan Works! Association board.

Gustad proudly serves the Central/Northwest Michigan region, ensuring his friends and neighbors receive the hometown service Consumers Energy aims to provide.

He is a six-year veteran of Consumers Energy, and currently works out of the Ludington Service Center. Previously, he spent over 11 years working for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians managing their training, education, and leadership development programs. He also served six years on the City of Manistee Planning Commission and three years as a City Council Member.
In the community, Gustad serves on five different regional economic development boards. He also serves on three chamber boards and three boards for charitable organizations. Eric has a strong passion for volunteering and giving back to the communities he serves.

“The bedrock of a successful workforce development system is community service,” said Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association. “With Eric’s passionate commitment and responsiveness to the needs of businesses and residents, the Michigan Works! Association is thrilled to have Eric join our board of directors as we advance the mission and objectives of our organization.”

Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Ferris State University and currently lives in Manistee with much of his family and his two dogs.

More information about the members of the Michigan Works! Association Board of Directors can be found on the Association’s website.