James C. Epolito
President and CEO
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
epolitoj@michigan.org
James
C. Epolito pesident and chief executive officer of
the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC),
the state’s lead economic development agency.
Mr. Epolito has oversight for the administration of
the 21st Century Jobs Fund initiative and directs economic
policy development, business retention and attraction,
technology development, trade and international investment,
tourism promotion and marketing and community development
functions. Mr. Epolito has been recognized because
of his exceptional leadership, professional achievement
and personal dedication and service to the community.
This recognition includes:
• Michigan
State University, Distinguished Alumni Award (1998)
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Distinguished
Leadership Award (2005)
• Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community Service
Award, 2006
Mr.
Epolito serves as a director at Capital Bancorp and
the Venture Michigan Fund. He was recently appointed
as the chairman of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Mr.
Epolito continues his civic responsibility and is involved
in Michigan State University (MSU) Safe Place, an abused
women’s shelter, the Capital Choice campaign,
the Capital Area United Way and the United Negro College
Fund.
