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Mr. William Seikaly, Chair

William (Bill) Seikaly was born in Madison Heights, Michigan. Bill was involved in politics at an early age, developing what was to become a life long passion for the law and education.

Bill graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University with a Bachelors of Science degree. He joined the Teacher Corp program in Indianapolis, IN where he trained as an educator, obtained a Masters in Education (magna cum laude), and taught in the Indianapolis Public Schools. 

His legal career began as a protégé of Richard M. Goodman, one of the original icons in the area of products liability, medical malpractice and automobile design liability. After 14 years of developing his skill in litigation and trial work, Bill left what was then Goodman, Lister, Seikaly and Peters, to strike out on his own, and formed William R. Seikaly P.C. After two years as a sole practitioner, he and his present partner, Jeffery T. Stewart, formed Seikaly & Stewart, PC. where he has specialized in litigation and trial practice for the last 15 years.

Bill’s commitment to education and the community has also remained strong. He volunteered at the Bussey Center for Early Childhood Development for 4 years and was elected and served as a member of the Southfield School Board for 8 years; he served as President for two of those years.

Mrs. Julianne Cuneo, Vice-Chair

Julianne Cuneo is a licensed private investigator and owner of Sunshine Investigations, a small business she founded in 1988. Ms. Cuneo earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Wayne State University. The mother of two current Arts Academy students and the aunt of another, she also serves on the AAW parent’s association, FAPAPA.

Mr. Tom Dobbs, Treasurer

After serving as Superintendent in Warren Woods Public Schools for sixteen years, Mr. Dobbs retired to become Principal of Loyola High School in Detroit, Michigan.  He is currently the school’s Counselor and Athletic Director.

Dale Dorlin, Director

Dale Dorlin is an AAW Alumni

Kayla Friess, Ex-Officio

Kayla Friess is an AAW Alumni

Jessie Hastings, Ex-Officior

 

James Higginbottom, Ex-Officior

A big thank you to Jessie Hastings for her service as a part of our board. Jessie is a co-founder of Arts Academy In The Woods.