War Memorial welcomes new board members

As it completes the centennial celebration of its origins, the Grosse Pointe War Memorial recently announced the appointment of four new members to the not-for-profit organization's Board of Directors. Joining the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Board of Directors are Steven Hicks, Patrick Moran, John O'Brien and Theresa Selvaggio. "The new members will help ensure that the mission of the War Memorial continues into its second century as a community resource," said Ret. Judge William Giovan, who serves as the board chairman. "They will also help the War Memorial maintain its special standing as an educational and cultural resource for the community." "We are privileged to have these members joining us," Giovan continued. "They bring to the board a wealth of experience and professional commitment. Most have lived in and raised their families in the community for many years, invariably taking advantage of the many assets of the War Memorial. As the 100th anniversary year comes to a close, the Grosse Pointe War Memorial is well-poised for the next century because of the experience and stewardship of its leaders." New War Memorial Board members Hicks, O'Brien, Moran and Selvaggio join current board members Glenn R. Brown; Susan Davies; Don Joseph DeSeranno; William G. Jennings, D.D.S.; D. Mark Krueger; Lt. Col. Constantine Leon; S. Gary Spicer; Anne Ugval; Beverly Curtiss Walsh; and William W. Brownscombe, D.D.S., Past Chairman. Hicks is president of Dongan Electric Manufacturing Company, a family held, 101-year old Detroit based manufacturer of electrical transformers. He is a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 29th Engineering Battalion, US Army Pacific, a cartographic mapping battalion. Moran is the executive vice president corporate counsel for Centra, Inc. He had served as a partner in the firm Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell, PA. Moran is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and served as senior editor of The Wayne Law Review. O'Brien is a business consultant and had served as vice president of sales and marketing for Federal Screw Works for more than thirty years. He manages the Automotive Division for a national trade association of metalworking manufacturers and serves on several corporate and nonprofit Boards in Michigan and Ohio. Selvaggio is a thirty-year member of Grosse Pointe Theatre and has played an integral role in that organization, both onstage and off. Selvaggio is regional vice president of Estee Lauder. She has also served numerous local organizations including acting as Event Chair for the Gleaners Food Bank's Women's Power Breakfast 2007. The Grosse Pointe War Memorial is located at 32 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe. There is lighted and free parking. Residents of all communities are welcome. The War Memorial serves an estimated 200,000 individuals with more than 2,000 functions annually that include dance, art, music, theater, health and personal enrichment and a multitude of children's and youth programs. The main building, constructed in 1910 on the shores of Lake St. Clair, is the former home of the Russell Alger family. It is designated as a state and national historic site and serves as a living memorial honoring Grosse Pointe residents who have served in the armed forces. For more information, visit www.WarMemorial.org. Published: Wed, Dec 29, 2010

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