Discover the vibrant community of Connect Genesee members, where entrepreneurs come together to support and promote each other’s businesses

Michael Barrette
The owner of Cell Phone Repair Davison and Mika Systems, has called Davison home since 1990. A proud Michigander with five children and the joy of being a grandfather, he finds happiness in family life and his two golden retrievers. Michael is deeply involved in his community, serving on the Davison Downtown Development Authority’s board and hosting free monthly tech classes to empower locals with digital skills.
With over three decades in IT, Michael’s career highlights include projects for Detroit Public Schools, Macomb County Narcotics Enforcement, and the US Navy. In 2018, he took over Mika Systems and relocated it to Davison to better serve clients across several states. Recognizing a community need, he founded Wireless Repair Zone in 2012, later rebranded to Cell Phone Repair Davison, providing reliable phone repair services and original Apple and Samsung repairs.
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Dan Bosler
Enrolled Agent
33 years practice in accounting and tax issues
Vp and education chair Michigan Society or Enrolled Agents
Currently teaching a class for aspiring tax professionals to pass thier tests to become EAs

Stephen Phillips
Stephen started working full time at the agency in October of 1980. He is the third generation of the Phillips family to work at the agency. He has many very fond memories working with his father Bill and his uncle Jim. In 1989 he bought the agency from Bill and Jim, and is still a majority owner today. While working at the agency, he attended the University of Michigan – Flint, studying accounting. Stephen obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation from The National Alliance of Insurance Education in 1994 and has maintained it since.
Stephen resides with his wife, Marlene. Together they have five children, who are all married and have given them seventeen grandchildren. Stephen enjoys the family gatherings throughout the year. There is one particularly special place for the Phillips family to gather, and that is Chippewa Lake, which has been in the family since 1924.
Stephen’s activities of interest include: doing yard work, fishing with his grandchildren, antiquing with Marlene, and vintage motorcycles. His motorcycle brand of choice is Hodaka. Stephen has a collection of Hodaka’s and enjoys buying, selling, riding, restoring them, and racing Michigan vintage motocross. Stephen volunteers as the club secretary for Bulldog Riders Motorcycle Club, a not for profit motocross club in Millington, Michigan.

Mike Rodgers
Commercial Graphics
Commercial Graphics is a local printing company founded in 1984 by Mike Rogers. We offer in-house graphic design services, single to full color offset printing, state of the art digital printing and wide format full color printing.

Robert Wright
Asset Management
Beneficiary Planning
IRAs, Roth IRAs, Pension Plans
Retirement Planning
Social Security Planning
Maureen Kline
Hampton Manor of Burton
Sales Marketing Manager at Hampton Manor of Burton

Mike Herriman
Mike Herriman is the proud owner of Vern’s Collision & Glass, a family-operated auto repair shop serving Flint’s Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood since 1971. Founded by his father and now run alongside his wife Trudy and their children, Vern’s stands as a multigenerational business rooted in community values, craftsmanship, and customer care. Under Mike’s leadership, the shop has grown not just as a business, but as a trusted fixture in the lives of local residents.
At Vern’s, safety and quality are non-negotiable. Mike has made it a shop standard to use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, even when insurance companies push cheaper alternatives. “When you’re handed the keys,” he says, “you assume an obligation to return that vehicle to a safe, pre-accident condition.” It’s a philosophy that has earned Vern’s a reputation for integrity and excellence throughout the region.
Mike’s commitment to Flint extends far beyond the repair bay. He’s been active in neighborhood improvement efforts, crime-watch groups, and youth mentorship, even collaborating with local institutions like Baker College’s automotive program. His dedication to giving back includes organizing river cleanups, supporting local ordinances to improve safety, and donating supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic when many businesses shut down.
For Mike, doing the right thing—whether for a customer, neighbor, or fellow business—isn’t a marketing strategy; it’s a way of life. Through Vern’s Collision & Glass, he continues to lead by example, showing how strong values and community investment can help a local business become a pillar of strength and service.