Wake Up! Jackson

🌟 Join Us for Wake Up! Jackson! 🌟

Start your morning building meaningful connections with fellow business leaders, gaining fresh insights and staying connected to the latest developments across Jackson’s business community. ☕🤝

This Month’s Featured Speakers:

🎤 Denise Bergstrom
Superintendent, Hanover-Horton Schools

Denise Bergstrom has spent most of her life in Jackson County and currently serves as the Superintendent of Hanover-Horton Schools. A graduate of Western High School and Spring Arbor University (then Spring Arbor College), Denise began her career at Hanover-Horton Schools in 1990 and has proudly remained a loyal Comet for the past 36 years.

Throughout her career, Denise has served in a variety of leadership roles, including 11 years as a high school social studies teacher, nearly 23 years as the middle school principal, and now as superintendent. Her extensive experience has provided her with a deep understanding of the educational journey of students from the classroom to district leadership.

Denise and her husband, Don, raised their family in the Hanover-Horton community and are the proud parents of four children and grandparents to six grandchildren. They enjoy spending time together with their family at their home on Pine Hill Lake.

Denise is passionate about helping every child reach their full potential and providing the opportunities for every student to develop the skills they need to pursue the dreams they want to achieve. She strongly believes that partnering with local businesses and community organizations is an integral part of educating our children in today’s global world.

🎤 Ronald Geisman
President & CEO, Lomar Machine & Tool Co.

Ronald Geisman currently serves as President and CEO of Lomar Machine & Tool Co., where he has helped lead the company through decades of growth, innovation, and transformation. During his time with Lomar, Ron has held a variety of leadership roles and has been instrumental in building the company’s strong foundation of collaboration, customer focus, and commitment to Michigan manufacturing.

In addition to his leadership at Lomar, Ron has been actively involved in both industry and community organizations. He has long served on a number of boards, including the Michigan Manufacturers Association, the Township Board of Review, and the Hanover Fire and Rescue Board. These experiences have strengthened his appreciation for the importance of partnerships between businesses, schools, and community organizations in creating opportunities and supporting the future workforce.

Ron and his wife, Denise, raised their family in the Hanover-Horton community and are the proud parents of four children and grandparents to ten grandchildren. They enjoy spending time together with family and friends, often outdoors—golfing, boating, camping in their RV, and traveling.

Ron is passionate about supporting Michigan manufacturing and believes strongly in creating opportunities for the next generation while helping strengthen the communities that make continued growth possible.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Forty Nine South
2527 Helena Ave., Jackson, MI 49203

💰 Cost: $15 Members | $25 Non-Members
🎟️ Annual Pass: $125 for access to all 10 events

✨ Register today and join us for a morning of networking, learning and community connection!