Franco’s CEO Dan Ponder’s wealth of business experience has led to many recent honors. Let me tell you what makes Dan such an amazing business person and mentor.
In addition to celebrating his 30th anniversary with Franco earlier this year, Dan was recently recognized as Michigan State University Broad College of Business Executive MBA Program’s Alumni of the Decade. An honor bestowed upon distinguished alumni who have made a significant and lasting impact on the program, their industry or in their communities, Dan was one of ten alumni recognized throughout the MBA program’s 50-year history.
Dan Ponder accepts the Alumni of the Decade award from Dean Sanjay Gupta. In a recent interview with The Detroit Free Press, Dan gives a detailed look at Franco’s past, present and future, as well as his role in the agency.
Dan Ponder has also recently been honored by the Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation with the Corporate Hero Award for his support of Metro Detroit Youth Day and was named one of 2015’s Most Valuable Professionals by Corp! Magazine for his leading work at Franco Public Relations Group and in the city of Detroit.
Dan exemplifies Franco’s commitment to the community and leads by example serving on many nonprofit boards and committees, including serving as vice chairman of the St. John Providence Health System Board of Trustees including Human Resource and Physician Compensation Committee Chair; Executive Committee member, treasurer and finance committee chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors including serving on its Foundation Board and Audit Committee; past chairman of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, inaugural chairman of its Energy, Telecommunications & Technology Committee, currently serving as treasurer of the MCC Foundation; past chairman of Crime Stoppers of Michigan Board of Directors, currently serving as Executive and Nominating Committee member; Salvation Army Metro Advisory Board; U.S. Army-SE MI Advisory Council; Ecumenical Theological Seminary Board of Directors; and member of the Detroit Athletic Club Audit Committee.
A modest leader, Ponder would much rather utilize his relationships to promote the news of his clients or employees than focus on his own accomplishments. But, behind the scenes Ponder is a driving force of Franco’s business development and operations.
Back at the Franco office located in the GM Renaissance Center, Dan is hands-on leader and can often be found working in his office with a door that’s always open.
If you’re so inclined, please take to Franco’s Facebook and Twitter and join me in congratulating Dan Ponder for his recent accomplishments!
Dan Stocking is an account executive at Franco Public Relations Group. You can reach him at (313) 567-5094 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @danielstocking.
