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MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Mark White
President and CEO of Shape Corp, Mark White calls Western Michigan University his alma mater where he received his bachelor's in business administration and later earned his master's in business administration from Michigan State University. Mark has prior experience working at Dow Chemical and General Electric Co. before joining Shape, leading to his current leadership role. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, playing golf and fly fishing.
Robyn Afrik
A graduate of Michigan State University with a Masters of Science in management, strategy and leadership, a bachelors of business from Cornerstone, along with undergraduate studies in social work from Valparaiso University. Robyn has prior experience working with Meijer as their diversity & inclusion manager, she has served as a board member of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, and is the first director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Ottawa County. In her free time, Robyn enjoys philanthropy, international travel and origin stories
Isabel Medellin
Isabel is a graduate of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in business administration along with a Masters of Science in strategy, management and leadership from Michigan State University. She has experience at Steelcase as the director of global talent management as well as the managing director of the global business center in Monterrey, Mexico. In her spare time, Isabel enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and two kids.
Dr. Dale K. Nesbary
Dr. Nesbary earned his bachelor's degree at Michigan State University, master's in public administration at Western Michigan University and earned his Ph.D. in law, policy and society at Northeastern University. He has prior experience with the City of Boston and the Boston Police Department along with Oakland University and Adrian College. Currently Dr. Nesbary is the president of Muskegon Community College. In his spare time, he enjoys baking bread, making jams and playing the trombone.
James Duncan III
James Duncan hails from Muskegon where he is an experienced autonomous production team leader with more than 21 years at Shape. He shows interest in building on Shape's commitment to diversity and inclusion in order to keep progressing together.
Dewayne Coffey
Dewayne graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelors of Science in medical engineering. He has experience at Shape's Athens, Alabama facility as a quality engineer and is the founder of a local chapter of LGBTQ business partnering group. In his spare time, Dewayne enjoys spending time with his son, collecting lego sets and watching HGTV.
Stephanie Marquez
Stephanie Marquez studied at Grand Valley State University where she obtained her bachelor's degree in health professions and a master's degree in health administration. Stephanie has previous experience from Mercy Health Muskegon and Spectrum Health. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, travel and continuously learning.
Emily Korchnak
Emily is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. Currently, Emily is an account financial manager for Shape and has been in the automotive industry for 6 years. In her spare time, Emily enjoys birdwatching, cycling, drawing, and playing guitar.
Brad VanDuinen
Brad is a graduate of Kettering University with a Bachelor of Science in Management. He has past experience with VanDuinen Builders LLC, Dana Corporation and currently at Shape as a senior purchasing manager. In his spare time, Brad is a member of the Pentwater fire department, spends times with his family and enjoys sports.
IAB RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNICATING
Discuss and provide feedback on diversity, equity and inclusion-related issues
ADVANCING
Share strategies and best practices for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion priorities at Shape and within the broader community.
ENHANCING
Propose initiatives and resources that will improve Shape’s culture and work environment.
TRACKING
Help identify criteria for measuring progress related to Shape’s DEI vision.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE IAB
“I think people fear or mock things that they do not understand. I am guilty of those thoughts/actions as well. My past has provided me with an empathetic heart and a sense of purpose for speaking out for change. The key to understanding differences is to start a conversation…and the IAB is Shape’s conversation for change. I am Thankful for this opportunity and hope that I can make difference with Shape to improve the conversation.” – Dewayne Coffey
“The relationship between business and community is tied together by talent. Business recruits and community retains. But no matter how you define talent, they are always people first. I joined Shape’s IAB board because they care deeply about the people they lead as well as those they serve. Shape understands that people are richly diverse. It is the recognition of that diversity that strengthens us all to become better Thinkers, Believers and Doers. As the company makes this a priority in our business and community, I look forward to shaping the opportunities that will impact us all.” – Robyn Afrik