Michigan 2025 BABE Men of the Year

What's a BABE? A BABE is a successful woman or man who impacts the space they are in with authenticity, grace, and style. Their beauty is shown inside and outside through leadership and community service. When he or she enters a room, they stand out in any situation, even when they try to hide behind the scenes. For the second issue, BABE the Blog, I'm proud to announce the 2025 Michigan BABE Men of the Year. Keep scrolling to see who they are and connect.

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Brandon D. Campbell
May 15, 2025

Celebrating Michigan’s BABE Men of the Year

I’ve been blown away by the support for BABE across the country. My last post on the 2025 Michigan BABE Women of the Year was the most read and viewed! Your messages, reposts, and encouragement have meant everything.

While I’ve been quietly working on exciting new projects that I’ll announce soon, I want to stay true to what BABE is really about—recognizing people doing meaningful work that improves lives every single day.

This platform is not about me. It’s about extraordinary people. The kind who mentor youth, build businesses, drive change, and show up for their communities with purpose and humility.

That’s why I’m proud to introduce the 2025 Michigan BABE Men of the Year.

(Click here to learn more about the origin of BABE)

Michigan is close to my heart. During my time leading a Women’s Business Center, I met countless changemakers. I saw firsthand how much heart and hustle lives there. Many of these honorees I’ve grown to know and respect over the years—their work speaks volumes, and their integrity has left a lasting impact on me.

But before I highlight these men, I must recognize a few of Michigan’s BABE Women of the Year who have fueled this platform with their constant support and energy:

Thank you for championing excellence and pushing your communities forward.

To the Michigan BABE Men of the Year—I’m proud to celebrate your achievements, leadership, and impact. You represent the best of your fields, and your stories deserve to be seen and shared. I sincerely hope that BABE will contribute to normalizing men celebrating men.

More to come. But today, Michigan, this one’s for you.

Arthur Havlicek, Southwest Michigan Chamber’s President and CEO

Attah Obande, Elizabeth Rosario Law Firm’s COO

Awenate Cobbina, Escalada Sports Partners’ Founding Partner

Cletus Lewis, Detroit Pistons Basketball Company’s VP of Public Relations

Dan Radomski, Centrepolis Accelerator’s CEO

Dathan Lumpkin, Oxford Harriman’s Managing Director and Partner

David Krock, PermaVentures’ Founder and CEO

Gerald Johnson, General Motors’ EVP Global Manufacturing and Sustainability

Jackson Davison, Gulf Club at Harbor Shores’s PGA Head of Golf Professional

Kenneth Kelly, First Independent Bank’s Chairman and CEO

Marc Alexander, Lite Raise’s CEO

Marcus Muhammad, City of Benton Harbor’s Mayor

Matthew Piccinato, BearEatFish’s Founder

Myles J. Baker, Dickinson Wright’s Partner

Nicholas Barber, Sturgis’s AVP, Retail Sales Manager

Rick Baker, Grand Rapids Chamber’s President and CEO

Ryan Lapensee, Backyard Bats’ Owner

Salvador Lopez, Kconnect’s President and CEO

Seoung Lee, Chow Down Detroit’s  Owner

Tony Willis, Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s Chief Development Officer

Toson Knight, Wayne County’s Division Director of Prevention and Diversion

Zachary Morris, Market One’s Executive Director

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