Tom Murray
Dance, Act, Write
Warren native Deborah Goodrich Royce transcends the entertainment industry.
Taking Charge
Shane Battier, a standout basketball player at Detroit Country Day in Beverly Hills, Duke University, and the NBA, remembers his Detroit roots. He returns to the Motor City often to provide scholarships to local students.
Mr. Fix-It
Michael Scherer grew up in St. Clair Shores, moved to L.A. to launch a successful management-consulting firm, and returned to play a key role in Detroit’s bankruptcy.
Roots of Success
A footwear company launched by two Detroit natives included a novel cast — Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Martin Short, and Eugene Levy.
Juicing a Business
Jody Levy grew up in Bloomfield Village and went on to co-found a watermelon juice company that’s ecological and sustainable.
Home Values
Jonathan Victor’s journey, from growing up in Palmer Woods in Detroit to running Balmoral Funds in Los Angeles, had its share of twists and turns.
Born to Learn
From his upbringing in Pontiac, Lawrence S. Bacow rode his educational aptitude to become president of Harvard University.
Heart at Work
Tech entrepreneur Angel Gambino helped Ford Motor Co. establish its upcoming R&D mobility campus in Corktown, but she didn't stop there.
An Early Calling
Marc Friedman uses his sales skills to help build schools in impoverished areas around the world.
Recipe for Success
More than 300 restaurants have opened in metro Detroit since 2014. Can they all survive?