Warren Call

Warren Call is the President & CEO of Traverse Connect, the economic development organization focused on advancing the economic vitality of the Grand Traverse Region. Traverse Connect supports area businesses through a combination of attraction and expansion strategies, talent development efforts, chamber programs, and strategic coordination among partner agencies. Traverse Connect hosts the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, a coalition of eighteen chambers of commerce and economic development organizations representing over 7,500 businesses across Northern Michigan that advocates for economic competitiveness and pro-growth rural business policies.

Warren’s role is to lead strategy for the organization, advocate for area businesses, represent the region globally and collaborate with local, state and national organizations on critical issues related to economic development and regional competitiveness. He holds leadership roles in several public policy initiatives dedicated to economic expansion and was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the board of directors for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

Prior to joining Traverse Connect, Warren served as Vice President and Regional Manager for the Huntington National Bank, with oversight for Investment & Private Banking across Northern Michigan. Warren holds a M.B.A. in International Finance from St. John’s University and a B.A. in History from Michigan State University, where he was the Captain of the Michigan State University Alpine Ski Team.