PNC Roundtable

PNC Roundtable is a monthly series of web exclusive topical interviews co-hosted by WJR’s Paul W. Smith and PNC‘s Ric DeVore. PNC Roundtable will give you direct access to business, community and civic leaders whose daily work helps to shape the economic outlook and quality of life for all of us in Southeastern Michigan.

The driving force behind this ongoing partnership will be presenting real issues with real answers from key opinion leaders in their arena. Every month you will hear from new key guest(s) who will join this roundtable forum to discuss economic and social issues that directly affect our communities.

THIS MONTH’S PNC ROUNDTABLE

(July 2014) Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Michele Hodges, President of the Belle Isle Conservancy to talk all things Bell Isle. There has been a lot of big news this year coming from the island as the DNR has taken over the day to day operations and it is now a state park. Michele, Ric and Paul will discuss what this means and where the Belle Isle Conservancy fit in to the mix. The Belle Isle Conservancy was created in 2011 when four non-profits merged to help focus on bringing private and public resources together for the common good of this beautiful island park.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Richard L. DeVore is an executive vice president of PNC Bank, a member of the PNC Financial Services Group. A seasoned banker, he has more than 35 years of financial institutions experience. In his current role as regional president for Detroit and Southeast Michigan, DeVore serves as PNC’s lead banker in the region and chairs the local PNC Foundation.

DeVore serves on the board of directors of Business Leaders for Michigan, Oakland University, the Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit Public Schools Foundation, the Parade Company, Ann Arbor SPARK, Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Citizens Research Council of Michigan.

Paul W. Smith is the morning host at News/Talk 760 WJR – the only news/talk radio station serving metro Detroit and beyond. He broadcasts weekday mornings from 5:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Paul conducts in-depth interviews with a wide range of interesting people, from politicians and authors to business leaders and automotive executives.

His ability to tackle the toughest issues and controversies of the day, as well as relax with lighter topics, makes Paul a favorite morning companion.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

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