Midtown Detroit Inc. Appoints Detroit Native Maureen L. Stapleton as Interim Executive Director

Maureen L. Stapleton, a former state representative who served parts of Detroit’s east side and Midtown neighborhoods, has been named interim executive director of Midtown Detroit Inc. (MDI). The nonprofit organization is responsible for creating community and economic development in the Midtown area of Detroit. Stapleton will assume her new role on March 1st, 2024. She joins MDI following Sue Mosey’s retirement at the end of 2023. “I am excited and honored to join the dynamic team at Midtown Detroit Inc. and continue the work of the organization and its founding Executive Director Sue Mosey,” said Stapleton. “As someone who has been committed to community change throughout my career, I greatly admire the work that former Executive Director Sue Mosey has achieved.” During her first 60 days in office, Stapleton aims to engage the community in developing an innovative update to the Community Strategic Plan. This collaborative effort will involve residents, anchor institutions, cultural entities, developers, foundations, and the thriving small business community, setting the stage for MDI’s next phase of growth. “I am committed to harnessing the collective energy and spirit of the entire Midtown community to drive impactful change, foster inclusive growth, and support the small business community,...