Jared Rodriguez

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jared Rodriguez joined CIE as Executive Director in 2014. In addition to his work with CIE, he founded Calder Group, LLC, a multi-client full-service issue advocacy, political campaign, and organization management firm. Jared works as a strategic partner with clients, helping them persuade and mobilize voters, consumers, members, or public officials in the competitive environment of regulatory, appropriations, and public policy.

He also serves as President of the West Michigan Policy Forum (WMPF), providing leadership, education, and voice to Michigan business executives. Jared has led efforts in developing the WMPF into a consortium of more than 600 business leaders from 11 Michigan counties who seek to build a healthier business climate and create jobs/ opportunities throughout the entire state. Jared led the effort in Michigan to defeat Proposal 2 and make Michigan a right-to-work state in 2012.

Jared is a graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University where he received a B.A. in International Relations with a minor in Economics.