About Bay Future

Bay Future, Inc. is guided by a dedicated team of professionals and a committed board of directors, all working together to drive economic growth and development in Bay County. The team at Bay Future is focused on fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, supporting local businesses, and attracting new opportunities to the area. The board of directors provides strong leadership and insight, ensuring that Bay Future’s initiatives align with the long-term vision for Bay County's prosperity and success. Together, this dynamic group is focused on creating a bright future for Bay County and its residents.

Our Team

  • Jim Reaume - President & CEO

    Jim Reaume is the President & CEO of Bay Future and has been with BFI since 2022.

    Jim is a member of Michigan Economic Developers Association, International Economic Development Council, American Society for Public Administration, and American Planning Association.  He is also a proud member of the City of Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Bay City Downtown Development Authority Board, SVSU Board of Fellows, Great Lakes Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, and the Bay City Morning Rotary Club. 

    Jim graduated Cum Laude from Central Michigan University with a BS in Community Development and a Master of Science in Public Administration.  He is also a decorated US Army Veteran with nearly ten years of active service and a graduate of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Bay County Class.

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    Mark Hitchcock - Economic Development Manager

  • Sarah Priem - Operations Manager

    Sarah joined Bay Future in October of 2024 and has used her portfolio of experiences and skills to make an impact within the organization. 

    Prior to Bay Future, Sarah spent 20 years at Town & Country Electric, Inc. in roles such as Business Manager and Office Manager. Before that she was the Business Manager for The Valley Vanguard, which is the student newspaper at Saginaw Valley State University. 

    Sarah was born and raised in Bay County and is a graduate of Michigan Lutheran Seminary. She earned a BBA in Marketing from Saginaw Valley State University.  Sarah lives in Frankenlust Township with her husband, daughter, and son. She enjoys reading, attending sporting events, and camping in Michigan during the summer.

  • Michelle Judd - Michigan SBDC Small Business Consultant

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

  • Eric Tankersley - Board Chair

    Shaheen Development

  • Todd Gregory - Chair Elect

    1st State Bank

  • Magen Samyn - Immediate Past Chair

    Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Corinna Scharf - Treasurer

    Weinlander Fitzhugh

  • Vaughn Begick - Vice Chair

    Bay County

  • Chris Girard - Vice Chair

    City of Bay City

  • Madison Jarmon - Vice Chair

    Consumers Energy

  • Scott Nemode - Vice Chair

    Downtown Restaurant Investments

  • Jim Barcia

    Bay County

  • Travis Brady

    Mid-Michigan Area Labor Council

  • Craig Goulet

    City of Essexville

  • Dr. George Grant, Jr

    Saginaw Valley State University

  • Lynn Hebert

    Dow

  • Tyler Kring

    Michigan Sugar Company

  • Brad MacDonald

    SC Johnson

  • Dana Muscott

    City of Bay City

  • Dr. Kenneth Parsons

    McLaren Bay Region

  • Seth Perigo

    Huntington Bank

  • Molly Rauschert

    Thumb Bank

  • Glenn Rowley

    Bay County Township Officers Association

  • Michael Stodolak

    Independent Bank

  • Jason VanBocxlaer

    UAW Region 1-D