Our Dedicated Team
Kelly Richmond
Executive Director
Kelly joined Thumb Industries, Inc. as the Executive Director in January 2024. Prior to working at T.I. she was the director of an assisted living facility in Cass City for almost 20 years. Kelly has a Master of Social Work degree from Eastern Michigan University. Kelly resides on a farm in Bay Port with her husband Mike. They have 3 children Mitchell, Sydney, and Braden, and a Labradoodle named, Maverick.
Tara Dohning
Director of Finance
Tara started working at Thumb Industries in August of 2010. Tara has a Bachelor's of Science Accounting and Finance Degree. She began her role as Office Manager in 2018. Tara resides in Bad Axe with her husband Michael together they have 5 children. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her yorkies.
Jessica Brown
Community Services Coordinator
Jessica has been employed at Thumb Industries since 2007. She is the program Social Worker at Thumb Industries and works with the clients involved in skill building and supported employment. She monitors their progress towards their employment goals. She got her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Walden University. She has two cats and loves to read and collect books.
Agnes Talaski
Administrative Assistant
Agnes has been with Thumb Industries, Inc. since 2016. Agnes has worked with Thumb Industries Micro Business consumers, in manufacturing, and is now our administrative assistant. Prior to Thumb Industries, Agnes has worked in banking and insurance. Agnes has 2 sons, Jeff, Jay, a daughter in law, Angie, a granddaughter, and grandson.
Dave Ellicott
Director of Industrial Operations
Dave has been with Thumb Industries, Inc. since 1996. Dave oversees TII's manufacturing department and lawn services. Prior to joining our agency, Dave worked as a Summer Youth Coordinator, Eligibility Specialist and Case Manager at Michigan Works! Dave attended Delta College. He resides in Owendale with his wife Lesa and his family includes two daughters, Dr. Lindsey Ellicott-Gasta O.D and her husband R.J. Gasta, Sarah Hudson and her husband John, and 3 grandchildren.
Brian Schumacher
Assistant Director of Industrial Operations​
Brian has worked for Thumb Industries, Inc. since 2009. Brian supervises janitorial services and provides quality control for our manufacturing department. Prior to joining our agency, Brian worked for Tower Automotive. He also currently works at Valley Enterprises. Brian attended Saginaw Valley State University. He resides in Pt. Austin with his wife Sherry and sons Braden and Connor.
Josette Kanaski
Assistant Director of Retail Operations
Josette has been employed with Thumb Industries, Inc. since 2006. She was promoted to Assistant Store Manager in 2018. Josette lives in Bad Axe and has two sons.
Diane Brown
Director of Retail Operations
Diane has been with Thumb Industries, Inc. since 1999. Diane manages our resale operations. Prior to working for Thumb Industries, she was a manager at McDonald's Restaurant. Diane resides in Bad Axe with her husband Mark and has two daughters and two grandchildren.