To inspire Michigan youth to see possibilities and to make the connection to fulfilling futures and meaningful lives through real-world examples of Everyday Heroes.
At a time when a society has lost sight of its true heroes and material things have replaced character as the currency for measuring success, RARE celebrates the lives of everyday people in the workplace who through extraordinary commitment, integrity, selflessness and courage are changing lives and inspiring others, every day.
RARE provides a forum for these extraordinary individuals to reach out to Michigan youth and teach, by example, their compelling lessons for life’s venture.
Our programs engage youth through the process of discussion, discovery and writing about the everyday heroes who make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.
RARE has a NEW location! Our new address is: THE RARE FOUNDATION 1740 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste, 200 Troy, MI 48084
For additional information, contact:
Alan Hibbert Executive Director t.248.526.7273 f.248.526.7274 Contact Us
Christine Torosian Program Coordinator t. 248-526-7273 f. 248-526-7274 Contact Us
2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gilbert C. Cox Jr.- Founder & Chair Emeritus Gil Cox, Jr. a prominent Troy attorney and founder of the law firm Cox, Hodgman and Giarmarco, established the RARE Foundation in 1998 for the purpose of recognizing everyday heroes in the workplace. It was his belief that ordinary people perform heroic deeds in their jobs everyday that go largely unnoticed. Since then, RARE has recognized more than 50 deserving individuals throughout Michigan with its annual Everyday Hero Award. Although retired from the practice of law, Mr. Cox still serves on RARE’s Board as well as on several other corporate boards.
Mark Davis - Chairman CEO- Synergy Capital LLC Mark Davis became Chairman of the RARE Foundation in February, 2007. Born in Nebraska and a graduate of the University of Nebraska, he moved his business from Colorado to Michigan in 2001. Davis is CEO of Synergy Capital, LLC in Birmingham. He also serves on the Board of Junior Achievement of Southeast Michigan and recently was named a recipient of Crain’s 40 Under Forty award.
Alan Hibbert - Executive Director Alan Hibbert is a graduate of Georgetown University and a Michigan resident since 1964. His career as a writer, producer and creative director in the automotive marketing communications field spanned some thirty-five years before entering the non-profit field. He was Director of the Partner program at Cornerstone Schools before becoming RARE’s Executive Director in 2004. He also serves on the Board of Student Mentor Partners and is active in mentoring.
Ralph Bergemann - Treasurer Feblo International
Wendy Leonard
Leonard Investment Company
Roy Luttmann
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
Elizabeth Lyon
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Lyon Foundation
Honorable Fred J. Mester Judge, 6th Circuit Court
Debi Ritter UHY Advisors
Kim Stine-Kubinski
John Hancock
Sister Nancy Thompson, RSM Mercy High School
ADVISORY BOARD
Andrew Acho Past Director, Ford Motor Company
Elizabeth Bauer Michigan State Board of Education
David A. Brandon
Chairman & CEO r- Dominos Pizza
Bill Burton President, Detroit Radio Advertising Group
Robert Chastain
Principal - Platinum Capital
Kevin Counihan
Principal - Falvey Counihan, LLC
Nolan Finley
Editorial Page Editor - The Detroit News
Charles Forbes
Chairman & CEO - Forbes Management
Tony Frabotta
CEO - UHY Advisors Michigan
Michael J. George George Enterprises, LLC
Alysia Green Automation Alley
Rich Homberg
Vice President - WWJ Newsradio 950
Elaine Kelly
President & CEO - Payroll 1
Kristina Marshall
President & CEO - Mentoring Solutions
Albert Papa
Chairman & CEO - Cambridge Financial
Margaret K. Savage Author
Margaret Trimer-Hartley
Director - Your Child Coalition
