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Jeffrey M. Donofrio

Director
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity


CURRENT FOCUS

Jeff Donofrio, director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, is charged with coordinating and streamlining the state's workforce and economic development programs to meet business and labor needs and grow communities where all Michiganders have equal opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Donofrio brings a wealth of experience and proven success in policy, government and workforce development.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Previously he served as the Executive Director of Workforce Development for the City of Detroit where he oversaw the City’s workforce system and was charged with development and implementation of strategies to increase residential employment and household income and improve the economic competitiveness of Michigan’s largest community.

Before joining Mayor Duggan’s staff, Donofrio served as an executive at Ford Motor Company based in Washington, DC. Donofrio also served as District Director for Congressman Sandy Levin and Congressman John D. Dingell and Transportation Policy Advisor to Governor Jennifer Granholm. He grew up working in his family’s bar, restaurant and bowling alley, Clemente's, located in Lincoln Park, MI, that was opened by his Great-Grandparents in the 1920s.

Donofrio serves on the boards of United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and Michigan State Housing Development Authority. In 2018, he was appointed to Gov. Whitmer’s transition team as Special Advisor for Jobs and Economic Development and was named to Crain’s 40 under 40 class.

EDUCATION/PERSONAL

Jeff earned his BA in Public Policy and Secondary Education from Michigan State University and MBA from Georgetown University.

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