Comments on: Bernstein to Leave Ann Arbor Chamber

By: Donna Roth

Donna Roth — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:41:52 +0000

We are so fortunate to have Jesse Bernstein involved in the enhancement of our community. For years, he has served in many significant capacities. Always leaving his postition with the agency or organization in a far better position. Jesse leaves his mark which is a fresh and innovative direction for the future. I look forward to his next adventure. It will be another plus for the Ann Arbor area and will be tempered with his great sense of humor. Jesse is a real treasure. To know him is to love him (The Teddy Bears,1958).

By: Trenda Rusher

Trenda Rusher — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:20:20 +0000

Excuse me, I referenced Woody Holman, and Jim Frenza…. both legendaries…..who got the movement going.

By: Trenda Rusher

Trenda Rusher — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:17:26 +0000

Jesse has done an incredibly fantastic job carrying on the mission of blending the east/west business issues of the County on our Workforce Development Board (Michigan Works!-ETCS). He hit the road running carrying on the work of Woody. The County is better for it. Jesse has promised to not let all the great work go down the tubes and help us push it even further. Thanks Jesse, we aren’t finish with you yet!

By: Leah Gunn

Leah Gunn — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:21:35 +0000

I am very sorry to see Jesse leave the Chamber. He was a joy to work with, and his contributions to both the businesses in the area as well as to the whole community were of high value. I will miss his infectious grin and his bouyant personality.

By: Stewart Nelson

Stewart Nelson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:01:39 +0000

We will miss Jesse’s infectious smile and optimism. Good luck wherever you land Jesse.

By: Susan Lackey

Susan Lackey — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:03:33 +0000

Jesse reflects the best of Ann Arbor’s business community — passionately committed not only to the area’s economic success, but also to its social, cultural and overall community success. A long line of such leaders is one of the things that sets this community apart from others. His enthusiasm will be missed, but I’m sure he’ll ‘unretire’ soon.