About the Coalition

Mid Michigan Business Travel Coalition

We are an organization dedicated to building and maintaining the strongest possible air service in our region. The Mid Michigan Business Travel Coalition supports initiatives that will help generate new and improved airline service at Capital Region International Airport. We also promote greater public awareness of the importance of making Lansing your first choice for business and personal travel. We do this by:

  • Serving as a unified voice for the business community in advocating for air service development. We are stronger together!
  • Cultivating airline relationships
  • Communicating with business and leisure travelers in the region why it is good business to FLY Lansing!
  • Advocating for corporate travel policies that mandate that organizations require travelers to FLY Lansing if it makes good economic sense.

Who are we?

The Mid Michigan Business Travel Coalition consists of more than 200 businesses, governmental and educational organizations. We represent many of the largest employers in the region. Yet, many of our members represent small businesses. We are open to any size business, no matter how large or small. Our members include:

  • Michigan State University
  • Auto-Owners
  • Capitol National Bank
  • Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Cooley Law School
  • Dart Container
  • Neogen
  • Emergent Biosolutions
  • Spartan Motors
  • Bekum America
  • State of Michigan
  • Farm Bureau Insurance Company
  • Jackson National Life Insurance

Capital Region International Airport

  • $1 billion regional asset
  • An economic engine for our region
  • A vibrant airport means jobs and investment in our region
  • A hub for international trade and international passenger travel
  • Strong air service helps attract, retain and grow business

Board of Directors

Dave Brower, Chair
CFO/Controller
Michigan State University

Don LeDuc
President & Dean
Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Jim Robinson, Vice Chair
Executive Vice President
Farm Bureau Insurance

Paula Cunningham
President & CEO
Capitol National Bank

Robert Selig
Executive Director
Capital Region Airport Authority

Ray Tadgerson
CEO (Retired)
C2AE

Dan Thelen
Senior Vice President
Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Rich Rasmussen
CEO (Retired)
Michigan Millers Insurance

Tim Daman, Treasurer
President & CEO
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

Featured Members