Jan Davies McDermott

Jan Davies McDermott has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and organizations. Jan Davies has served as a Board Director for the Ann Arbor Economic Development Corporation since 2013. In 2016, they became a Member of the Board of Directors for Career Dress. Jan also has experience as the Michigan Chapter Manager and Principal Facilitator for The Woman's Advantage Forum, where they facilitated structured business expansion sessions for women business owners. Jan Davies has also worked as a Certified Program Facilitator for the Peter Drucker/Francis Hesselbein Leader to Leader Institute, focusing on strengthening leadership in the social sector. Additionally, Jan has been an Honorary Board of Directors & Volunteer for Grass Lake Sanctuary since 2009, where they support retreat experiences and programs. Their previous roles include being a Certified FastTrac Facilitator for the Kauffman Foundation and a Program Administrator and Lead Business Advisor for the Athena International PowerLink Program. Jan has also worked as a Certified Business Consultant & Trainer for the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center. Prior to that, they were the CEO of Echo Enterprises, LLC, which includes Echo Education, Echo Engineering, and Guiding Light Business Consulting. Lastly, Jan has been an Ambassador for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce since 1996, actively facilitating, educating, and advocating for chamber members.

Jan Davies McDermott has a diverse education history in various fields. From 1986 to 1988, they attended Concordia University Ann Arbor, where they pursued a degree in Human Resource Management. However, the information does not indicate whether they completed the degree.

In 2009, they obtained a Certificate in FastTrac Entrepreneurial Series Facilitation from the Kauffman Foundation. Additionally, in the same year, they received a certificate in Facilitator, Five Most Important Questions from the Peter Drucker Foundation, Leader to Leader Institute. In 2005, they obtained a certificate in Facilitator, Peerspectives Roundtable Process from the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Jan also holds several additional certifications. In 1996, they obtained a certification as a Professional Small Business Consultant from the Academy of Professional Small Business Consultants at Grand Valley State University. In 1986, they received a certification in Training Agency and Instructor/Instructor Trainer CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving from the National Safety Council. In 2015, they became a Certified Tourism Ambassador through the National CTA and Ann Arbor Convention & Visitors Bureau.

It is mentioned that they are a Certified Partner of The Whale Hunters, although the information does not provide details on when or where they obtained this certification.