DEI (Diversity Equity & Inclusion) Innovation Council

I enjoy cooking, playing with my cats, walking outdoors and practicing yoga.  

John brings 40+ years of combined Executive Search & corporate experience to his dual role as President & CEO of Corporate Consulting Associates (CCA) and Founding Board Member & Managing Director for LIASE Group LLC. He is recognized as a leading Executive Search consultant having successfully performed 650+ senior-level searches for global conglomerates, start-ups & private equity.  
John started CCA in 1998, which serves N.A.; and then LIASE in 2011 with two colleagues in Germany & China.  LIASE now has global resources in N.A, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, & Africa.
Industry expertise includes the Automotive spectrum (Mobility, ADAS, EV’s), Emerging Tech, Sustainable Energy, Industrial & Consumer Products.
John’s earned his MBA in Finance, a Master’s Certificate in Information Systems, a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Bachelor of Accounting; all from Wayne State University.  

We help make YOUR BRAND, STAND OUT with Clients, Customers, Prospects, Staff, Employees, Prospects...Whatever your target audience is! 
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At Blair Hall, we don’t operate any coffee shops or conjure up coffee-house style foaming concoctions. We’re focused on one thing – making the very best coffee for you to enjoy. Coffee that’s consistently full-flavored and always smooth, never bitter.

Using the best coffee beans sourced from coffee farms around the world, Blair Hall’s Joseph Mercieca directs a proprietary roasting process that he developed over the course of many years roasting coffee; all the while listening and learning from experts at some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

Our purpose is simple: To bring great coffee to coffee lovers everywhere.

You be the judge. Experience Blair Hall and see for yourself.

I have been an attorney for over 20 years, spending the first 5 of those years serving the community as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Oakland County and last 15 years in numerous legal management roles in the collection industry.  With my extensive industry knowledge and experience as well as my many years operating in virtually every court in the State of Michigan, I am your reference for exploring the services Shermeta Law Group can provide and how they can benefit your business.  Reach out to me at your convenience and I will show you what we can do for you.  

Joining Advantage Benefits Group in January of 2025, Michael brings extensive experience in employee benefits. Specializing in helping his clients and their employees navigate the complex world of employee benefits, Michael is committed to helping design and implement cost effective benefit plans without compromising employee satisfaction.   
A native of Southern California, Michael is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership and a Master’s in Education. Priding himself on building long lasting relationships, Michael uses his combined education and experience to provide comprehensive guidance on health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives and other key offerings, while ensuring that he stays up to date with the latest industry changes and emerging trends.