Press Release: New Chief Executive Officer Migizi Economic Development Company
10/1/2025 11:33:00 AM
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Public Relations
New Chief Executive Officer for Migizi Economic Development Company
Contact Information
Fredrick Kuhlman
Migizi Economic Development Company
(989) 775 - 4221
fkuhlman@sagchip.org
Release Date:
09/30/2025
Matthew Felan named Chief Executive Officer for Migizi Economic Development Company
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan has appointed Matthew Felan as the new
Chief Executive for Migizi Economic Development Company. Migizi EDC is a Tribally owned
subsidiary that handles non-gaming business interests spanning several industries, including
travel and leisure, energy, housing, and land management. Brad Bennett, Migizi EDC Board
Chairman/SCIT Tribal Council Member, shares, "We are excited to welcome Matt Felan to the
Migizi EDC team. Matt's passion, his ability to bring people together utilizing his expansive
network, and the depth of his experience in this space, will allow us to continue to look at
diversifying our portfolio and assist in growing the brand ofMigizi EDC."
Felan comes to Migizi after serving for the past 11 years as the President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Great Lakes Bay Business Alliance, which serves Midland, Bay,
Isabella, and Saginaw Counties as well as the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.
Heather Gallegos, Chair of the Great Lakes Bay Business Alliance, offers, "I want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Matt Felan on his new role and thank him for 11 years of dedicated
leadership. His commitment to regionalism and collaboration has strengthened the Great Lakes
Bay Region. We are deeply grateful for his service and wish him continued success as he begins
this exciting new chapter." The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance has been a trusted partner of
the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and this move enhances what is already a productive and
strategic relationship.
Felan has been a major fundraiser in Presidential, gubernatorial, and congressional
elections for over 20 years. Currently, Felan serves as a Trustee for the Bay City Public Schools
Board, including 3 years as Board President, and has held a seat on the McLaren Bay Board of
Directors. Migizi Economic Development Company is a proud supporter of Special Olympics
Michigan, where Matthew Felan has served as the Chief Development Officer for the
organization.
New Migizi Chief Executive, Matthew Felan, stated, "I am truly honored to be selected as
the next CEO of Migizi. It is a privilege to serve the people and nation of the Saginaw Chippewa
Indian Tribe. I look forward to building a diverse portfolio of investments that will help ensure
the :financial sustainability and prosperity of the tribe for the next seven generations."
Felan is a graduate of Michigan State University and is married with two children.