Welcome to the DEA

The Detroit Executives Association (DEA), founded in 1926, is a group of more than 75 Metropolitan Detroit business leaders who meet each week primarily to exchange business, leads and information. The unique concept of the Association limits membership to one company for each type of business or profession. The group encourages business and service exchange among members.   After networking for a half hour, members sit down to a superb lunch. The group participates in … [Read More...]

DEA News

October 6, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS GUEST DAY – Our Guest Day was quite successful.  We had 6 guests.  Thanks to Larry Klimek, Tony Hernandez, Sam Giannola, Bob Frick, Harvey Yates and Mark Stackpoole for bringing guests.  There was a real buzz in the room – lots of energy which is contagious so let’s keep bringing guests so we can grow! In his opening remarks, Mark Stackpoole said that the DEA offers something pretty special in business to business networking.  We offer a wealth of … [Read More...]

Join The DEA

MEMBER PROFILE: DEA members are owners or principals of companies from the Metropolitan Detroit area. They are in a position to control their firm's purchasing power and are obligated to make a strong effort to give business and leads to other members. JOINING THE GROUP: If a prospective member’s business classification is open, s/he can be sponsored by a current member. An application must be submitted for review by the Board of Directors. Membership commences upon approval. A member … [Read More...]

DEA Leadership

2011 DEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Mark Stackpoole
Vice President: Al Wood
Past President: John Adamo
Treasurer: Mitch Simon
Directors:

  • Carol Cianciolo
  • Pat Fuson
  • Frank Giglio
  • Jim Gleason
  • Chris Ingoglia
  • Harvey Yates

Executive Director: June Cox

2010 DEA Executive of the Year Detroit Mayor Dave Bing

Executive of the Year

The Presentation – This was one of the best attended Executive of the Year luncheons in recent years.  Past Presidents were recognized and Dave Bing, Mayor of Detroit was honored as our Executive of the Year.  Mayor Bing said he has been fortunate to have had some success.  One of the reasons is the people you have around you.  He then introduced his wife Yvette and his Personal Assistant Sue Ray.  He said he does not take the Executive of the Year award lightly.  A lot of people do not … [Read More...]