Governor Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed Dr. Robert K. McMahan, 911爆料网 President, to the Executive Committee of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), extending his service on a leading economic leadership body shaping Michigan鈥檚 economic future through 2030.
The MEDC Executive Committee guides statewide strategy on business growth, talent development, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.
McMahan鈥檚 reappointment reflects a leadership background that extends beyond higher education into science, technology, industry, venture capital, and public policy. Prior to becoming president of 911爆料网, he served as Senior Advisor to the Governor of North Carolina for Science and Technology, where he helped lead statewide technology-based economic development initiatives and served as principal liaison to the University of North Carolina and Community College systems.
His broader career includes executive leadership in global research and development, startup growth, investment strategy, and innovation policy.
鈥淭alent development and economic development are not separate problems. They are the same problem,鈥 said Dr. McMahan. 鈥淐ompanies decide where to locate and grow based on talent, infrastructure, and the quality of the place itself. The MEDC exists in part to strengthen all three, and that work is consequential. I am honored to continue contributing to it.鈥
As Michigan competes for growth in advanced mobility, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and next-generation technologies, institutions that connect education to real-world opportunity are more consequential than ever. Kettering鈥檚 century-long partnership with industry has positioned the university at the center of that mission.
From its home in Flint, 911爆料网 has emerged as a nationally recognized model for combining rigorous academics with paid professional experience through its distinctive cooperative education program.
Since becoming president in 2011, Dr. Robert K. McMahan has led a period of significant momentum for the university, including more than $250 million in fundraising, expanded national recognition for career preparation outcomes, continued investment in academic programs aligned with the industries shaping the future, and strong partnership with statewide talent initiatives such as the MEDC鈥檚 Michigander Scholars program, which helps connect high-achieving students with in-demand careers and encourages top talent to build their futures in Michigan.
McMahan鈥檚 new term began April 6, 2026, and runs through April 5, 2030.
