Fund operations are directed by the Board of Trustees, elected by the general membership of the Fund. The Trustees meet 4-5 times a year and are responsible for management and oversight of the Fund. They review financial performance, underwriting performance, and authorize all claim settlements.
Dewey Bramson, Chair, East Lansing
Mr. Bramson represents Equity Vest, Inc. The company has been a Fund member since 2006. Dewey joined the Board of Trustees in 2015.
Dennis Brinker, Trustee, Birmingham
Mr. Brinker represents Sign of the Beefcarver. The company has been a member of the Fund since 1998. Dennis has served on the Board of Trustees since 2001.
Sarah Atkins, Trustee, Bloomfield Hills
Ms. Atkins represents Amerilodge Group. The company has been a member of the Fund since 1998. Sarah joined the Board of Trustees in 2023.
Kevin Gudejko, Trustee, Ann Arbor
Mr. Gudejko represents Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant Group. His company has been a member of the Fund since 1998 and a Trustee since 2021.
Paul Hess, Trustee, Novi
Mr. Hess represents Epoch Hospitality. The company has been a Fund member since 2015. Paul has been a trustee since 2023.
Jeff Lobdell, Trustee, Grand Rapids
Mr. Lobdell represents Restaurant Partners Management, LLC. The company has been a Fund member since 2001. Jeff has been a trustee since 2002.
Bill Roberts, Trustee, Birmingham
Mr. Roberts represents Roberts Restaurant Group. The company has been a member of the Fund since 1993. Bill has served on the Board of Trustees since 1995.
Paul Wegert, Trustee, Plymouth
Mr. Wegert represents Boutique Hotel Professionals. The company has been a Fund member and Paul a board member since 2021.
Bill Wentworth, Trustee, Flint
Mr. Wentworth represents Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. The company has been a member of the Fund since 1993. Bill has been a trustee since 1995.
Justin Winslow, Trustee, Lansing
Mr. Winslow serves as the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association representative, a sponsoring organization of the Fund. The Association has been a member of the board since its formation in 1992.