• Grace Hsia Haberl, Ms.E.

    Program Director

    Grace Hsia Haberl Ms.E is a professor of entrepreneurship with over thirteen years of economic, business, fundraising (>$6.6M), board, and executive management experience. She is the Chair Emeritus for the University of Michigan College of Engineering Alumni Board (MEAB) and an experienced, award-winning entrepreneur and entrepreneurial education curriculum designer.

  • Jason Mack

    MTEC SmartZone - VP of Business Development

    A manufacturing veteran with sixteen years in the automotive and aerospace industries leading large teams. After leaving the corporate world, Mack obtained certifications in business incubation management and GrowthWheel.

  • Patrick Visser

    MTEC SmartZone - Chief Commercialization Officer

    An experienced professional with twenty plus years in business development, finance management, and commercial consultancy, in addition to being a startup founder himself, make him well equipped to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey.

  • Annalina Van Hercke

    MTEC SmartZone - Marketing Coordinator

    As the Marketing Coordinator at MTEC SmartZone, Anna brings fresh insights and creativity to the team. Anna is a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Sports Management. She specializes in social media strategy, graphic design, and brand development, driving impactful marketing initiatives forward.

  • Mary Ahles

    MTEC SmartZone - Marketing Manager