Art Reyes

Art Reyes was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2016. He is a lifelong resident of Genesee County. He has four adult children (two sons and two daughters) and has been blessed with two grandsons. Art has worked as an electrician for General Motors for 28 years, starting as a member of UAW Local 651 at AC Spark Plug and now as a member of UAW Local 598 at Flint Truck Assembly. Art represented the Membership of UAW Local 651 in various positions including serving as Local Union President from 2007-2014 and President of the UAW Region 1-D Greater Flint Community Action Program (CAP) Council since 2006. He is a veteran who served in the United States Army Reserves from 1987-1995, earning the Army Achievement Medal for leadership shown during training exercises.

Art has been active in our community throughout his adult life. He served as a member of the Westwood Heights School Board (1992-93) and has been active in various non-profit and charitable organizations including the Sam Duncan Memorial Scholarship Board, Weiss Child Advocacy Center, Spanish Speaking Information Center, Easter Seals, March of Dimes, Flint River Watershed Coalition, and others. His commitment to serving our community, in particular the children of our area, led him to coach youth league football and baseball in Mt. Morris, Kearsley, Westwood Heights and Grand Blanc, lead Cub Scout and Brownie Troops, and volunteer in schools across the county, teaching chess to elementary students and discussing civic responsibility to high school freshmen and sophomores.

Art is a Mott alumnus, and was named a Distinguished Alum by the College in 2007. In addition, he has a Bachelors Degree in Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University.