MGoBernstein: Supporters

Supporters

Mark Bernstein has been endorsed by a number of Michigan's most respected leaders, organizations, and elected officials.

"As a product of Michigan’s public education system, Mark will fight to protect the promise of accessible, quality public education for our children, our families, and our future."

John Austin
President, Michigan State Board of Education

"As the founder of a mid-Michigan community bank, I support Mark Bernstein because his experience and integrity in business will benefit the University of Michigan and public universities across our state."

Gregory D. Brogan
Founder and Chairman, Summit Community Bank

"Mark Bernstein will be a strong voice for West Michigan as a University of Michigan Regent. He shares our values and will bring responsible, common sense leadership to this important job."

George Heartwell
Grand Rapids Mayor

"I strongly support Mark Bernstein for University of Michigan Board of Regents. As a stem cell research advocate, I know Mark will champion life saving research at the University. Also, he will advocate promoting stem cell research at the state level because life sustaining cures and treatment from this research will help transform medicine and the economy of our state."

Danny Heumann
Stem Cell Research Advocate

"I endorse Mark Bernstein because I want to serve with Mark on the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Michigan will benefit from his intelligence, courage, and commitment to a quality, affordable, and accessible college education"

Denise Illitch
University of Michigan Regent

"After moving from New York to attend the University of Michigan, I started a Michigan manufacturing company that employs 40 skilled workers. My entire management and engineering team graduated from the University of Michigan. We proudly ship Michigan made products around the world. Mark appreciates the critical role of public universities in creating and keeping good jobs in Michigan."

Noah Kaplan
President & CEO, Leon Speakers

"I support Mark Bernstein because Mark knows that the University of Michigan drives innovation that creates jobs and transforms our society"

Brad Keywell
Co-founder of Groupon (Michigan Alumnus)

"Mark Bernstein understands complex systems and organizations. As a Regent, Mark will help the University of Michigan successfully navigate today’s transformational opportunities in healthcare"

Juliet Rogers, PhD, MPH
President & CEO, Blue Cottage Consulting (Healthcare)

"Mark is an impressive business leader. He will put his Michigan MBA and experience with complex financial matters to work fighting for an affordable, accessible, and exceptional college education."

Eric Remer
President & CEO, PaySimple (Michigan Alumnus)

"Mark Bernstein is a man of deep conviction and strong faith. Mark will serve with honor and integrity in advancing the public mission of the University of Michigan."

Reverend Dr. Jim Holley, PhD
Historic Little Rock Baptist Church

"Mark Bernstein will fight to keep college affordable. He knows that access to college for Michigan’s working families is an economic imperative that drives job growth and fuels investment in our state."

Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator

"Mark Bernstein will bring his many skills as a business leader and community activist to the U of M Board of Regents. He will put his Michigan MBA and experience in banking to work as a regent to advance the essential mission of the University of Michigan."

Gary Torgow
Chairman, Talmer Bancorp

"I endorse Mark Bernstein because he is deeply committed to ensuring that U-M Flint continues to play a central role in the economic development of Flint/Genesee County. Mark will be a champion for U-M Flint on the Board of Regents."

Dayne Walling
Flint Mayor

"Mark Bernstein will work to keep the University of Michigan among the leaders and the best in higher education. At the same time, he will be a forceful voice to keep the University of Michigan accessible to people of all backgrounds."

Katherine White
University of Michigan Regent

"I support Mark Bernstein because he will work to make sure that our public universities find real world solutions to help preserve Michigan’s natural resources that we all cherish. Mark is committed to conservation and the environment, and will fight to make sustainability a priority at the University of Michigan."

Lisa Wozniak
Michigan Environmental Leader and Conservationist

3rd Congressional District Democrats
6th Congressional District Democratic Organization
15th Congressional District Democratic Organization
Tina Abbott
WSU Board of Governors
Glenn Anderson
State Senator, 6th District
Kathy Angerer
Former State Representative, 55th District
John Austin
President, Michigan State Board of Education
Jocelyn Benson
Chair, Engage Michigan
Gregory D. Brogan
Founder and Chairman, Summit Community Bank
Kathleen Carney
Chair, 8th Congressional District Democratic Organization
Philip Cavanagh
State Representative, 17th District
Amy Chapman
State Director – Obama for America 2008
Hansen Clarke
U.S. Congressman
Irma Clark Coleman
Wayne County Board of Commissioners
John Conyers
U.S. Congressman
Dave Coulter
Ferndale Mayor
George T. Darany
State Representative, 15th District
Laurence Deitch
U of M Board of Regents
Democratic Club of Taylor
Brandon Dillon
State Representative, 75th District
Debbie Dingell
WSU Board of Governors, DNC Member
John Dingell
U.S. Congressman
Derek Dobies
Jackson City Council
David Fink
Oakland County Leader
John Freeman
Former State Representative, Community Organizer
Mark Gaffney
Former President, Michigan AFL-CIO
David Geiss
State Representative 27th District
John Gleason
State Senator 27th District
Patrick “Shorty” Gleason
Genesee County Board of Commissioners
Barry Goodman
MDP Officer-at-Large
Greater Flint AFL-CIO Labor Council
George Heartwell
Grand Rapids Mayor
Danny Heumann
Stem Cell Research Advocate
John Hieftje
Ann Arbor Mayor
Frank Houston
Chair, Oakland County Democratic Party
Barry Howard
Oakland County Leader
Coleman A. Young II
State Senator, 1st District
Denise Illitch
University of Michigan Regent
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324
Jeff Irwin
State Representative, 53rd District
Dorothy Johnson
Chair, 1st Congressional District Democratic Organization and Chair, Chippewa County Democrats
Fred Durhal, Jr.
State Representative, 6th District
Noah Kaplan
President & CEO, Leon Speakers
David Katz
Wayne County Leader
Kent County Democratic Party
Diana Ketola
Chair, Grand Traverse County Democratic Party
Brad Keywell
Co-founder of Groupon (Michigan Alumnus)
Traci Kornak
Kent County Leader
David LaGrand
Grand Rapids Leader
Carol Larkin
Chair, 11th Congressional District Democratic Organization
Brenda Lawrence
Southfield Mayor
Richard LeBlanc
State Representative, 18th District
Steve Lindberg
State Representative 109th District
Ellen Cogen Lipton
State Representative 27th District

Elizabeth Welch Lykins
Kent County Leader
Marian McClellan
Oak Park Mayor
Mark Meadows
State Representative, 69th District
Bertram L. Marks
Michigan Civil Rights Commission, Wayne County
Paul Massaron
WSU Board of Governors
Gary McDowell
Former State Representative, 107th District
Andy Meisner
Oakland County Treasurer
Michigan AFSCME Council 25
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Michigan Democratic Party Justice Caucus
Michigan Democratic Party LGBT Caucus
Michigan Democratic Party Veterans Caucus
Mark Miller
Chair, 6th Congressional District Democratic Organization and Kalamazoo County Trustee
Juliet Rogers, PhD, MPH
President & CEO, Blue Cottage Consulting (Healthcare)
Robert Naftaly
Oakland County Leader
Oakland County Democratic Party
Jules Olsman
Huntington Woods City Commission
Lisa Peeples-Hurst
Michigan Civil Rights Commission, Benton Harbor
Gary Peters
U.S. Congressman
Lana Pollack
Former State Senator and Director, Michigan Environment Council
Gary Pollard
WSU Board of Governors
Eric Remer
President & CEO, PaySimple (Michigan Alumnus)
Reverend Dr. Jim Holley, PhD
Historic Little Rock Baptist Church
Art Reyes
Chair, Genesee County Democratic Party
Linda Reynolds
Chair, Allegan County Democrats
David Rutledge
State Representative 54th District
Carmella Sabaugh
Macomb County Clerk
Harvey Santana
State Representative, 10th District
Mark Schauer
Former U.S. Congressman
Sam Singh
Former E. Lansing Mayor
Dian Slavens
State Representative, 21st District
Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator
Mike Staebler
Washtenaw County Leader
Ned Staebler
Washtenaw County Leader
Democratic Club of Taylor
S. Martin Taylor
U of M Board of Regents
Todd Tennis
Ingham County Board of Commissioners
Rashida Tlaib
State Representative, 12th District
Steve Tobocman
Former State Representative, 12th District
Gary Torgow
Chairman, Talmer Bancorp
Jim Townsend
State Representative, 26th District
United Auto Workers (UAW)
United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW Michigan)
Bishop Edgar L. Vann
Second Ebenezer Church, Detroit
Ramesh Verma
Treasurer, Michigan Democratic Party
Dayne Walling
Flint Mayor
Rebekah Warren
18th District State Senator
Matthew Wesaw
Michigan Civil Rights Commission, Tribal Chair of Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Katherine White
University of Michigan Regent
Gretchen Whitmer
Senate Democratic Leader
Whitney Wolcott
Chair, Van Buren County Democrats
Lisa Wozniak
Michigan Environmental Leader and Conservationist
Wyandotte County Democrats
Henry Yanez
Chair, 10th Congressional District Democratic Party
Mike Zelley
Michigan Civil Rights Commission, Genesee County

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“I support Mark Bernstein because Mark knows that the University of Michigan drives innovation that creates jobs and transforms our society”

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	ENDORSEMENT: The Michigan Daily

October 31, 2012

The Michigan Daily calls Mark Bernstein "the most studied and well-prepared candidate" for the Board of Regents.... More


	MAJOR ENDORSEMENT: Detroit Free Press

October 18, 2012

The Detroit Free Press says Mark Bernstein may be "the most enthusiastic and well-studied candidate ever for a university board."... More


	ARTICLE: Muskegon Chronicle Covers the "Make College Affordable" Tour

October 2, 2012

"MUSKEGON, MI -- Mark Bernstein took a school bus from Ann Arbor to Muskegon on Monday – the same bus he’s taken all over the state to promote his 'make college affordable' campaign for a spot on the University of Michigan Board of Regents."... More

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"As a product of Michigan’s public education system, Mark will fight to protect the promise of accessible, quality public education for our children, our families, and our future."

"As the founder of a mid-Michigan community bank, I support Mark Bernstein because his experience and integrity in business will benefit the University of Michigan and public universities across our state."

"Mark Bernstein will be a strong voice for West Michigan as a University of Michigan Regent. He shares our values and will bring responsible, common sense leadership to this important job."

"I endorse Mark Bernstein because I want to serve with Mark on the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Michigan will benefit from his intelligence, courage, and commitment to a quality, affordable, and accessible college education"

"I support Mark Bernstein because Mark knows that the University of Michigan drives innovation that creates jobs and transforms our society"

"Mark Bernstein understands complex systems and organizations. As a Regent, Mark will help the University of Michigan successfully navigate today’s transformational opportunities in healthcare"

"Mark is an impressive business leader. He will put his Michigan MBA and experience with complex financial matters to work fighting for an affordable, accessible, and exceptional college education."

"Mark Bernstein is a man of deep conviction and strong faith. Mark will serve with honor and integrity in advancing the public mission of the University of Michigan."

"Mark Bernstein will fight to keep college affordable. He knows that access to college for Michigan’s working families is an economic imperative that drives job growth and fuels investment in our state."

"Mark Bernstein will bring his many skills as a business leader and community activist to the U of M Board of Regents. He will put his Michigan MBA and experience in banking to work as a regent to advance the essential mission of the University of Michigan."

"I endorse Mark Bernstein because he is deeply committed to ensuring that U-M Flint continues to play a central role in the economic development of Flint/Genesee County. Mark will be a champion for U-M Flint on the Board of Regents."

"Mark Bernstein will work to keep the University of Michigan among the leaders and the best in higher education. At the same time, he will be a forceful voice to keep the University of Michigan accessible to people of all backgrounds."

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ENDORSEMENT: The Michigan Daily

MAJOR ENDORSEMENT: Detroit Free Press

ARTICLE: Muskegon Chronicle Covers the "Make College Affordable" Tour