TROY- Automation Alley has hired a Maryann Daddow as its new Director of Finance and has promoted Danielle Delonge to the newly created position of Business Accelerator Client Champion.

Daddow is responsible for summarizing and forecasting company business activity, as well as serving as the Alley’s financial representative. She has 26 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting in the automotive industry with Chrysler LLC. Her work experience has encompassed technical accounting, financial analysis and controllership responsibilities across a wide range of functions.

In addition, Delonge now holds the title of Business Accelerator Client Champion. She is responsible for managing the business accelerator client process, from entrepreneurial intake to referrals and ongoing client support. She previously served as Automation Alley’s ConnecTech Manager.

“We’re very pleased to have people of such a high caliber responsible for our finances and working with local entrepreneurs,” said Ken Rogers, executive director. “Their valuable skills will help us meet the needs of our growing membership, as well as those in the business community across the region.”

Automation Alley is a technology business association driving the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives.

Since its founding in 1999, Automation Alley has expanded to include more than 1,000 businesses, educational institutions and government entities, covering an eight county area and the City of Detroit. Automation Alley promotes regional prosperity through business attraction services, exporting assistance, workforce development and technology acceleration.

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