Mr. Downey represents Kramer Restaurant Group and has been a member of the Fund since 1992. He joined the board and has served as Chairman since the formation of the Fund.
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Board of Trustees
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.
Kevin Downey, Chairman, Bloomfield Hills
Tom Doyle, Trustee, Grand Rapids
Mr. Doyle represents Brann's Distinctive Catering. He has been a member of the Fund and Board of Trustees since 1998.
Justin Winslow, Trustee, Lansing
Mr. Winslow serves as the Michigan Restaurant Association representative, a sponsoring organization of the Fund. The Association has been a member of the board since its formation in 1992.
Dewey Bramson, Trustee, East Lansing
Mr. Bramson represents Equity Vest, Inc. Dewey has been a member of Fund since 2006 and joined the Board of Trustees in 2015.
Jeff Lobdell, Trustee, Grand Rapids
Mr. Lobdell represents several restaurants in the Grand Rapids and West Michigan area including the Beltline Bar & Restaurant, Bagel Beanery, Sundance Grill and The Omelette Shoppe . He has been a member of the Fund since 2001 and a trustee since 2002.
Bill Roberts, Trustee, Birmingham
Mr. Roberts represents Roberts Restaurant Group. He has been a member of the Fund since 1993 and has served on the Board of Trustees since 1995.
Bill Wentworth, Trustee, Flint
Mr. Wentworth represents Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. He has been a member of the Fund since 2001 and a trustee since 2004.
Ken Miller, Trustee, Kalamazoo
Mr. Miller represents Millennium Restaurant Group. He has been a member of the Fund since 2004 and became a trustee in 2017.
Dennis Brinker, Trustee, Birmingham
Mr. Brinker represents Sign of the Beefcarver. He has been a member of the Fund since 2001 and has served on the Board of Trustees since 1998.
