Legacy Scholars - Who We Are

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Who We Are

The Legacy Scholars program is a Supporting Organization of the Battle Creek Community Foundation operating under the auspices of Kellogg Community College and governed by a board of directors. The board is comprised of community leaders, parents, residents, and students.

Board members and Legacy Scholars staff work together to accomplish the mission and goals of the Legacy Scholars program to ensure it provides the educational, emotional, social, and financial support and opportunities for Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview School District students.

The leadership and staff of the Legacy Scholars program currently consists of, Paula Langston-Ware , Program Director, and Shanette Bowser, Program Specialist and a 16 member board:

Patricia Brasseur, Board President
Owner, McDonalds Restaurant

Karl Dehn, Board Vice President
Marketing Director, Battle Creek Unlimited

Wayne Bush, Board Secretary
DMMI Purchasing & Senior Buyer, Denso Corporation

Joe Kretovics, Board Treasurer
Professor of Senior Research, Western Michigan University, Gear Up

James McHale
Senior Vice President, WK Kellogg Foundation

Dr. Charles Coleman
Superintendent, Battle Creek Public Schools

Cindy Ruble
Superintendent, Lakeview School District

Brenda Hunt
President & CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation

Dr. Edward Haring
President, Kellogg Community College

Dionisio Sanchez
Coordinator, Michigan Works

Michael Larson
President and CPO, United Way of Greater Battle Creek

Brenda Minter
Senior Manager, Materials Procurement, Kellogg Company