Dennis Arouca

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About Dennis Arouca

A leader of award-winning initiatives for companies that improve operating results and the working environment. An experienced business leader and board member, with international experience, complemented by sixteen years as a practicing attorney. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) with particular expertise in HR strategy, union negotiations, workforce planning and development, compensation and benefits. Industry experience: industrial manufacturing and transportation. Dennis currently serves as a Board Member for a number of organizations: the Grand Traverse Economic Development Corporation, the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council, Zenith Education Group, and Northern Michigan Angels. Dennis served in executive HR leadership positions with Cliffs Natural Resources, and ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer. While at ArcelorMittal, Dennis was member of the Global Human Resources Leadership team and led development of the innovative Steelworker for the Future partnership with community colleges, high schools, employers and community groups, which has been recognized for leadership by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiatives-Americas. Dennis was also lead representative for Cliffs and ArcelorMittal to the Alliance for American Manufacturing. Dennis serves on the Board of Visitors for Temple University's School of Law; is a member of the Workforce Development & Education Committees for two members of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation- digital manufacturing and lightweight metals; and is a Strategic Advisor to Manufactuirng Renaissance.