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Grand Rapids Business Journal
The president and CEO of West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology has a new role.
The Steelcase Foundation said last week it appointed Daniel Williams, the current leader of the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT), to head up the foundation as its next president, effective Feb. 22. He is replacing the foundation’s previous president, Julie Ridenour, who announced her retirement last September.
Williams said in a letter on WMCAT’s website he is grateful for his nearly six years of helming the Grand Rapids-based nonprofit, and he promised he “will continue to be (its) partner in building a more just and equitable West Michigan” in his new role. The WMCAT board of directors launched a search for its next president and CEO. More information is online.
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Steelcase Foundation Appoints Daniel Williams as New President
Steelcase Inc.January 26, 2021 GMT
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Steelcase Foundation today announced Daniel Williams, EdD will serve as its next president. Williams will officially start in his new role effective February 22, 2021. He most recently served as the President and CEO of the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT).
The mission of the Steelcase Foundation is to empower people to reach their full potential. The Foundation believes quality, accessible public education is paramount to achieving this vision as well as generating work and cultural opportunities. Williams is uniquely suited to lead the Steelcase Foundation. As president and CEO of WMCAT, he worked extensively to advance equity in education and workforce development.