Events, Organizations and Resources
Kevin Ketels, Publisher
Ashley Johnson, Program Coordinator
Ashley Johnson, Program Coordinator
Kevin is Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University and Associate Professor, Teaching, Global Supply Chain Management. He is co-host of the Ilitch School Startup Technology Pitch Competition and faculty advisor for Warrior Ventures, our student-run venture capital
Kevin is Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University and Associate Professor, Teaching, Global Supply Chain Management. He is co-host of the Ilitch School Startup Technology Pitch Competition and faculty advisor for Warrior Ventures, our student-run venture capital organization,as well as Warrior Consulting Group. Kevin is the faculty lead for study abroad in France and Spain.
Kevin is also a former entrepreneur - he was leader for KMED Inventory, a healthcare inventory management company, and KMED Research, a clinical research site management company. He also led Kyrris Marketing, a healthcare marketing agency. When he's not contemplating all things entrepreneureship, Kevin enjoys biking, kayaking, skiing, playing basketball and cooking.
Email: krk@wayne.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinketels/
Ashley Johnson, Program Coordinator
Ashley Johnson, Program Coordinator
Ashley Johnson, Program Coordinator
Ashley Johnson is a Program Coordinator for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business. She cultivates partnerships across Detroit’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connects students with organizations and professional opportunities, supports Warrior Consulting Group and departmental events, and
Ashley Johnson is a Program Coordinator for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business. She cultivates partnerships across Detroit’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connects students with organizations and professional opportunities, supports Warrior Consulting Group and departmental events, and is launching a new mentorship program for students interested in entrepreneurship.
Ashley is also a Program Manager with Black Innovation Alliance, where she leads programs and partnerships that strengthen organizations serving entrepreneurs. Her experience spans higher education, corporate, and nonprofit organizations, including General Motors, the American Heart Association, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Ashley earned her MBA in Human Resources from Wayne State University and her bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Bowling Green State University. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Email: ashleyjohnson@wayne.edu