Candid Conversations | May 11

Unlocking Talent Through Mentorship-Driven Leadership with Dr. Richard J. Pappas

Date

May 11, 2026

Time

1:00PM–3:00PM

Location

Davenport University Sneden Center

6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Registration

Each Session: $65
Full Series Bundle: $240

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Join us for Candid Conversations, an engaging event series that features some of the region’s top community leaders as they explore challenges and opportunities in people- and talent-focused spaces.

Each unique session will take on a fireside-chat format led by our own Dr. TaRita Johnson, Senior Vice President of Talent and Diversity, and will highlight timely topics such as building strong talent pipelines, the role of higher education in talent, inclusive hiring practices, and more.

Thank you to our series sponsor!

Mercantile Bank Corporation
Mercantile Bank Corporation