Mainstreet Collective

Brandon Bartel

Program Manager

Lean Rocket Lab

Brandon Bartel is a sales and revenue-growth professional currently at SWYFT Solutions, where the focus is on guiding innovative startups and growing manufacturing teams. He specializes in sales coaching and strategy, a client testimonial credits him with helping develop a sales playbook that nearly doubled the business year-over-year. He's also active in the Jackson, Michigan community, having served on the Drive Jackson Key Leadership Committee, which fits with the local focus of your funders project.

Veronica Berkemeier

Expert in Residence

B Clever Marketing LLC

Veronica is passionate about marketing, entrepreneurship, and building a life that blends family, faith, creativity, and self-sufficiency. She is the director of marketing at Creature Control, owns and co-owns businesses specializing in digital marketing and custom wood mantels, and bring years of experience growing brands through digital strategy and design.

Sally Clark

Hillsdale EDP

Hillsdale EDP

Sally Clark is the Director of the Economic Development Partnership of Hillsdale County, leading the organization's efforts to attract, retain, and grow business across the region. She works directly with companies — whether they're relocating to the area or already established — to identify resources, incentives, and programs that support their success.

Jacob Cross

Expert in Residence

Uncharted Film Co.

Jake is a creative storyteller and video production specialist who helps businesses and organizations bring their brand to life on screen. Through his company, Uncharted Film Co., based in Jackson, MI, Jake partners with clients to produce compelling brand films, promotional videos, and visual content that connect with audiences and drive results. As a local entrepreneur, he understands what it takes to grow a business and brings that same passion and hustle to every project he takes on. Jake holds a degree from Huntington University and combines technical skill behind the camera with a genuine eye for the stories that make a company stand out. He's driven by helping clients turn their vision into visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Margaux Dever

Expert in Residence

Curated Grants

Margaux is an Expert in Residence at Lean Rocket Lab, providing grant matching, grant writing, and fundraising strategy to organizations across conservation, preservation, education, museums, community development, and housing. She has managed over $10 million in grant funding over the past seven years and brings more than a decade of experience working with nonprofits and government entities. Her mission is to connect people to the resources they need to make the world a better place.

Lauren Dunigan

Expert in Residence

Taurusroad Creative House

Lauren is the founder of Taurusroad Creative, a creative and strategic marketing agency. She helps businesses and nonprofits clarify their brand, simplify their marketing, and build strategy that actually works -- bringing clarity to the chaos of branding, marketing, and content. Lauren believes every organization deserves high-quality design and marketing regardless of size or location. She works with organizations at every stage, from first-time founders to established companies and community-rooted nonprofits, acting as a strategic partner who helps leaders step back, see the bigger picture, and build marketing systems that support growth instead of creating stress.