Board of Directors - Detroit Regional Defense Coalition

DRDC

Who We Are

As Regional Leaders, we created the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition because we know it is important to recognize the Detroit region’s impact on National Security, the safety of our uniformed men and woman and our economy.

–> Hundreds of companies.
–> Thousands of employees.
–> Billions of Dollars are our focus.

-Detroit Regional Defense Coalition - Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County and the City of Detroit

Mark Hackel

Macomb County Executive

Dave Coulter

Oakland County Executive

Warren Evans

Wayne County Executive

Mary Sheffield

City of Detroit Mayor

Dear Friends and Partners,

Thank you for visiting the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition, affectionally known
as The DRDC. Whether you are an established defense contractor, an aerospace innovator, a growing manufacturer, or a company exploring opportunities in our region, we are pleased to welcome you—and ready to help you connect, grow, and
succeed.

The Detroit region has always been a place where bold ideas become real-world solutions. Our legacy as the Arsenal of Democracy lives on in a new generation of advanced manufacturing, engineering, mobility, aerospace, and defense technologies. What makes this region exceptional is not only our industrial
capacity, but also our people: skilled engineers, talented tradespeople, innovative
entrepreneurs, research institutions, and industry leaders who understand how to
solve complex problems and manufacture at scale.

For over 20 years I have worked with industry, government and political leaders to bring this powerful ecosystem together. The DRDC can connect companies with regional and state resources, military installations, prime contractors, suppliers, universities, workforce partners, innovation hubs, and public-sector leaders. Whether you are seeking a manufacturing partner, technical expertise, business development support, workforce resources, or a welcoming place to establish your U.S. operations, DRDC can help you find the right path and make the right connections.

We believe the future of defense and aerospace will be shaped by collaboration—and there is no better place to build that future than the Detroit region. I invite you to explore our website, learn more about our work, and contact us to discover how DRDC and our partners can support your next opportunity.

Sincerely,
Vicki Selva, Executive Director
Detroit Regional Defense Coalition

Our Board of Directors

Vicky Rowinski. Macomb County - Director of Economic Development
Dom Holmes, Oakland County - Director of Economic Development
Anthony Cartwright, Wayne County Director of Economic Development
David White, Vice President, Business Development, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Justin Robinson, Detroit Regional Partnership Executive Director
Vicki Selva, Executive Director, Detroit Regional Defense Coalition