Julie Michaels has been appointed Executive Director of InlandAction, a non-partisan, business-oriented nonprofit group which works with public and private organizations to better the economic climate of the Inland Empire and Southern California.
A resident of the Inland Empire since 1987, Julie is the founder and owner of JB Michaels Consulting, a private firm providing leadership, board development and project management services. She has a wealth of experience across diverse fields, having worked as a contracts and senior business administrator for TRW at Norton Air Force Base, a teacher and National Academic Advisor serving the western region of the United States including both Redlands Unified and San Bernardino City School District, and a senior healthcare executive. Julie most recently served as Executive Director of Plymouth Village LPC in Redlands where she was involved in advocacy work in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., on healthcare bills and initiatives.
Julie has served on numerous local boards including the University of Redlands Trustees, the University of Redlands Alumni Association (Past President), Redlands Symphony, United Way and the Redlands RotaryClub, where she was Rotarian of the Year in 2005. She is a current member on the Redlands Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Julie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Mathematics from California Lutheran University, an MBA from the University of Redlands, both multiple-subject and single subject California teaching credentials, and a California senior care license. While she has lived across the country, both Julie and her husband Barry have called the Inland Empire home since the late 1980’s. Barry is a 34-year employee of Esri, and together they have two grown children.
Julie succeeds Carole Beswick, who served as CEO for 17 years, and Deborah Barmack, who served as President for 12 years.
Sue Harrison has been with InlandAction since 2007, where she is responsible for all office operations, including responsibilities for accounts payable and receivable. Sue serves as Clerk to the Board of Directors, responsible for the agenda publication and records of all Board meetings. Sue is also responsible for logistical arrangements for InlandAction’s two annual advocacy trips.
Sue has extensive experience in office management and human resource functions. Having worked for private businesses in the Inland Empire for almost two decades, she brings her many attributes to the efficient operation of InlandAction.
Sue was raised in Michigan. She and her husband, Bill, have lived in Redlands since 1987.