Appointed: January 28, 2005 by Governor Jennifer Granholm
Brian Cloyd is vice president of Global Community Relations for Steelcase Inc., in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Named to this position in September 2006, he is responsible for coordinating Steelcase efforts in the areas of diversity, government relations and public policy, corporate relations and community giving and volunteer programs. He also works with the environmental team to ensure that Steelcase’s sustainability strategies are included in the broader point of view.
Mr. Cloyd joined Steelcase in 1978 as an employment representative. Since then, he's held various positions in employment, human resources, and corporate/community relations. Before joining Steelcase, he worked for the City of Grand Rapids as a supervisor. His primary objective was job training for economically disadvantaged people.
Born March 17, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Detroit in 1973. In 1976, he received a master of arts from the University of Detroit in public administration.
Mr. Cloyd serves on the boards of directors for the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology, Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, the Student Advancement Foundation, and the Workforce Development Council. He serves on the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Board as vice chair for Diversity and as a member of the Diversity Advisory committee and the Regional Issues committee. He is a member of the advisory council for Grand Valley State University College of Business, co-chair of the Education Reform Initiative and a member of Michigan Business Leaders for Excellence in Education.