Ashlee Willis

Ashlee R. Willis is the Founder and CEO of Michigan Premier Events, an association, corporate and Government event management company managing events. Willis partners with associations & corporations by developing programs and events locally, statewide and nationally to enhance both their members, clients and the Mid-Michigan business community. Willis strives to embrace innovative and unconventional techniques by concept developments, logistics and strategy and for events and programming departments. Willis is also an active community leader and philanthropist who strives to make the community better. Willis has over 10 years of experience in developing and managing corporate events, programs and meetings in Michigan. Willis is the co-founder of Lansing Lift Up Local, has led big community events in Michigan and worked on events featuring celebrities. Willis sits on several boards and committees. Willis was a part of the Merging governance committee for South Central United Way helping the merging planning process for Capital Area, Battle Creek & Jackson United Way, helped form the first Juneteenth events for Delta Township and sits on the Delta Township Economic Development board. Willis has also assisted organizations develop the foundation of programs and leadership essentials fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Willis was also the first person of color to serve as Board President for Downtown Lansing Inc., Delta Township Economic Advisory board member and is a certified tour ambassador for Lansing, MI, earning several awards including Downtown Lansing Hero Award, Entrepreneur on the move award and Ten Over the Next Ten Alumni award recipient. Willis also has been featured on several radio stations, commercials and publications including front cover of Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine. Willis is a Lansing native and well-known active leader in the community who is dedicated to the growth, collaboration and success of the region.