Spencer Nevins
President
517-482-5555 / Ext. 214
Spencer is the President of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) and MBWWA Services, Inc. He is the Association’s chief spokesperson to the legislature, regulatory bodies, elected officials, and the media. Spencer joined the MB&WWA in 2006 after holding several State and local positions, including serving as Legal and Policy Counsel to the Republican Caucus of the Michigan House of Representatives. He has also served as General Counsel to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University and a JD from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Spencer lives in East Lansing with his wife Michelle and four children.
Brett Visner
Vice President of Public Affairs
517-482-5555 / Ext. 215
Brett Visner is the Vice President of Public Affairs for the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. His duties include liaison with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and assisting in advocacy efforts in the state legislature and other agencies of state government. Brett also plays a prominent role in the MB&WWA’s public relations activities and public outreach programs. Prior to joining the MB&WWA in 2015, Brett was most recently a senior policy advisor in the House Republican Policy Office, staffing the Regulatory Reform, Energy Policy and Communications and Technology committees. He was previously the legislative director for Speaker Pro Tem John Walsh and political director for the Oakland County Republican Party. He holds a BA degree in Political Science from Michigan State University.
Brandi Tribell, CMP
Vice President of Operations & Events
517-482-5555 / Ext. 212
Brandi Tribell, CMP, is the Vice President of Operations & Events for the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association. In this capacity, Brandi oversees finances and human resources, is responsible for all lobbying and political reporting and is a key contact for Michigan legislators regarding the Association's PAC activities. As the Association’s chief meeting planner, Brandi is responsible for planning and implementing all meetings and conventions. In addition, she manages the Association’s Political Action Committee and assists with the coordination of the association’s grassroots programs; two critical pieces of the association’s successful advocacy program. Prior to joining MB&WWA in 2007, Brandi was the office manager for the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives and coordinated scheduling, meetings and other events directly for the Speaker of the House. Brandi graduated from Michigan State University in 2003 with a BA in Public Policy & Public Administration and earned her CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) designation in 2013. Brandi was a 40 Under 40 honoree of Connect Magazine and was named to the Michigan Meetings & Events Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
Rebecca Stow
Administrative & Communications Coordinator
517-482-5555 / Ext. 217
Rebecca is the primary contact and coordinator for events in the MB&WWA Hop & Vine Room. Additionally, she maintains day-to-day activities of the office, designs, organizes, and sends out Association communications to members and the legislature, manages the MB&WWA website, and assists the Vice President of Operations and Events with meetings and conventions. Rebecca has a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Grand Valley State University. Prior to joining the MB&WWA in October 2020, she worked for the Spectrum Health Foundation in Grand Rapids and in the Community Ed office at Okemos Public Schools.
Autumn Ward
Director of Member Benefits
517-482-5555 / Ext. 211
As Director of Member Benefits, Autumn is responsible for the development, implementation and servicing of member programs offered by MBWWA Services, Inc. She manages staff, coordinates carriers, consultants and vendors, and the membership in the design, implementation, funding, and administration of service programs. Before joining the Association in 2018, Autumn served as the subject matter learning, measurement, and improvement resource both internally and externally as Compliance Officer for a Michigan-based insurance agency and third-party administrator. Autumn holds a BS in Business Administration from Ferris State University and a JD from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Tonya Davis
Benefit Services Manager
517-482-5555 / Ext. 221
Tonya coordinates enrollment and eligibility for the group insurance program; prepares premium billings; coordinates cafeteria plan administration; aids members with claims issues and assists with the association and the subsidiary’s accounting functions. Before joining the staff of MB&WWA in 1993, Tonya served as a Customer Service representative for Metropolitan Life/General Motors Benefit Center and liaison between the UAW members and providers. She holds an Associates Degree from Lansing Community College.
Katie Gray
Marketing & Sales Representative
517-482-5555 / Ext. 213
Katie Gray is the Marketing and Sales
Representative for the Michigan Beverage Collective. Her responsibilities
include implementing the Collective marketing plan for health, dental, vision,
and short-term disability insurance and assists MBWWA Services, Inc. in the
administration of other Association member programs. Katie supports the growth
and direction of Collective products by building and maintaining strong
relationships with current and potential Association members. Prior to joining
MBWWA in June 2020, Katie was a Regional Healthcare Sales Associate with RGIS,
LLC. She has a BS from Oakland University. Katie lives in Goodrich with her two
sons.
Donna Elowsky
Benefits & Services Coordinator
517-482-5555 / Ext. 210Donna is the Benefits & Services Coordinator for the MBWWA
Services, Inc. She assists with COBRA administration, enrollment procedures,
eligibility polices and general claims. Prior to joining in April 2021,
she worked at Michigan Catholic Conference as Benefits Coordinator and Michigan
Dental Association as Executive Assistant to the President. Donna holds an
Associate Degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University.
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