Detroit / Greater Michigan Change Team
Drew Coleman - MichAuto at the Detroit Regional Chamber
Drew Coleman is the senior director of MichAuto at the Detroit Regional Chamber, overseeing the overall implementation of MichAuto’s key pillars of talent, advocacy and next-gen mobility, as well as the research, convening, events, and marketing efforts of the program. Coleman joined the Chamber team in July 2022.
Coleman spent 10 years with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation leading the State of Michigan’s foreign direct investment program and business attraction strategy. Coleman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alma College and earned his MBA from Davenport University. Additionally, Coleman is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council and in 2024 participated in the Young American Leaders Program at the Harvard Business School. Coleman currently serves on the board of the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative and is a Senior Advisor to the Council on Future Mobility and Electrification.
Kaylee Page - Seamless Ventures
In 2016, Kaylee Page joined Seamless Ventures, an innovation program for enterprises where she led a 2 year autonomous vehicle deployment project downtown Grand Rapids, MI pulling together both the private and public sectors, managed an air quality initiative for the city, and oversees the program management of FLITE at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, one of the first airport-based initiatives in the nation to provide grants and live environment testing to companies focused on bringing emerging air travel technology solutions to market. She has 15 years supporting and managing the creation of new world systems, experiences, and businesses.
Konner Petz - City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation
Konner Petz is a Senior Innovation Strategist with the Mayor’s Office of Mobility Innovation at the City of Detroit. He has many forms of experience working with and leading innovative projects ranging from automated vehicles and robotics to policy development. Konner has a formal education with a Masters of Urban Planning from Wayne State University, Bachelors of Environmental Science from Oakland University, and over 6 years of experience working in the public sector for organizations such as the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART Bus), and the City of Detroit.
Jean Ruestman - Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Jean Ruestman is the Administrator of the Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) for the Michigan Department of Transportation where she has worked for 34+ years. OPT oversees the state’s public transportation programs including the distribution of state and federal public transit funds. She is vice chair of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO’s) Council on Public Transportation, serves on the policy committee for the Automated Bus Consortium, is previous co-chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Committee on Innovative Public Transportation Services and Technologies, and serves on several transit technology working groups aimed at advancing the state of the industry.
Lauren Mattar - NextEnergy
Lauren Mattar is the Director of Mobility Initiatives at NextEnergy, where she leads programs that support the testing and deployment of emerging mobility technologies across Michigan and beyond. Her work includes managing multimillion-dollar grant initiatives, operating the Detroit Smart Parking Lab, and supporting projects focused on electric, hydrogen, and shared mobility solutions. With a focus on real-world implementation and cross-sector collaboration, Mattar works closely with startups, municipalities, and industry partners to advance practical transportation innovations that respond to community needs.
Local Champion
Justine Johnson - Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
As Chief Mobility Officer for the state of Michigan, Justine leads the state’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification in working across state government, academia and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging mobility technologies and businesses. Justine plays a critical role in driving a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Opportunity, Department of Transportation, Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the Governor’s Office. Justine Johnson is an accomplished economic development and mobility executive with more than 10 years of experience in external affairs, strategy and government and community relations.
Justine holds two Master of Arts degrees from the University of Southern California in Urban Planning and Public Administration. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampton University in Political Science and Government.
Natalie Bond - Bedrock
Natalie Bond is a Land Development Project Manager at Bedrock, where she manages district-scale infrastructure and design initiatives, master planning efforts, and strategic partnerships focused on mobility and innovation.
Prior to joining Bedrock, Natalie was a planning consultant with McKenna, an urban planning firm, where she supported communities across Michigan with master plans, mapping, and design services. She also served as a Land Acquisition Manager for M/I Homes, a residential builder and developer, where she advanced site selection and entitlement strategies for new communities. Natalie studied her MS in Community and Regional Planning and Geography from Western Michigan University.
Meet the Change Teams
The New Shared Mobility Summit will bring together ten teams of Change Leaders from metropolitan areas across the US.