Leah Kucharek

Leah Kucharek

Leah Kucharek Graphic Designer, Team Bendix Leah brings decades of experience as a graphic artist to Bendix Academy, designing beautiful and engaging pieces for use both online and in print. Leah is the mother of an early student of the mentorship program and...
Jake Larioza

Jake Larioza

Jake Larioza Director of Media Jake Larioza and his wife, Priscilla Melendez, are a dynamic duo who use their video and photography talents to produce highly effective and visually pleasing marketing videos for Bendix Academy. Their business, O&A Creatives, is...
Todd Trainor

Todd Trainor

Todd Trainor Executive Director Born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, Todd was mentored by his father while restoring antique aircraft and fixing things around the house. Todd retired early from a career in information technology to become the Director & Creator...
Cheryl Wasilewski

Cheryl Wasilewski

Cheryl Wasilewski Corporate Fundraiser, Team Bendix Cheryl is the corporate fundraiser on Team Bendix. With over 25 years of experience as a leader in global sales, including working in marketing at Delta Airlines, she understands the landscape and complexity of...
Christopher Werner

Christopher Werner

Christopher Werner Board Member As the former Executive Director of the Catholic Youth Organization of Detroit, Christopher brings a wealth of management and passion to the youth development landscape. A “well-seasoned” executive with a range of experience in...