Detroit, MI — The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) announced the conclusion of board service for Jeff Rinvelt (Renaissance Venture Capital) and Doug Neal (eLab Ventures) at the end of 2025, and welcomed Chris Stallman, Christina Drake, and Lindsey Kilbride as new members of its Board of Directors.
MVCA extends its sincere appreciation to Jeff Rinvelt and Doug Neal for their dedicated service and leadership. Throughout their tenure, both contributed meaningfully to advancing MVCA’s mission of strengthening Michigan’s venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their insight, institutional knowledge, and commitment to the organization have had a lasting impact.
“We are grateful to Jeff and Doug for their leadership and service to MVCA,” said Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA. “Their contributions helped strengthen the organization and support Michigan’s growing innovation economy.”
MVCA is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing valuable experience and perspective from across Michigan’s venture ecosystem
- Christina Drake, Renaissance Venture Capital
- Lindsey Kilbride, Detroit Venture Partners
- Chris Stallman, Fontinalis Partners
These new directors will help guide MVCA’s strategic direction as the organization continues to advocate for venture investors and support entrepreneurial growth across the state.
2026 MVCA Executive Committee
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Kim Pasquino, Chair — Wakestream Ventures
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Meagan Malm, Vice Chair — Michigan Capital Network
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Paul McCreadie, Treasurer — Arboretum Ventures
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Patti Glaza, Immediate Past Chair — ID Ventures
2026 MVCA Board of Directors
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Ben Bernstein — Beringea
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Kurt Baumgarten — GM Ventures
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Christina Drake — Renaissance Venture Capital (new)
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Adrian Fortino — Mercury Fund
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Lindsey Kilbride — Detroit Venture Partners (new)
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Camila Noordeloos — Grand Ventures
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Kelly Sexton, Ph.D. — University of Michigan, Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Chris Stallman — Fontinalis Partners (new)
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Alison Todak — Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Jeff Wesley — Red Cedar Ventures / Michigan Rise
MVCA thanks its entire Board of Directors for their continued leadership, guidance, and service in support of Michigan’s venture capital and entrepreneurial community.
The Michigan Venture Capital Association represents venture capital investors and the broader innovation ecosystem, working to promote investment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth throughout Michigan.