Grosse Pointe, MI June 2023

LIFE + CULTURE MEN IN TREATMENT

STYLE + BEAUTY OUTDOOR WITH RIDGE CREST OUTFITTERS

FOOD + BEVERAGE

MEN OF GROSSE POINTE HOPS OF CHOICE

The Men's Issue

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The Men's Issue

In a world filled with so much noise, it's easy to forget the importance of men; and boys that look up to them for guidance and mentorship. They make countless differences in their home, family, and community. Whether we know it or not, we are constantly being observed. As arrows come at us, we block, keep moving forward, defend what is important, and settle the undertow of all the chaos. It is how God designed us. Quiet leadership and respectful appreciation from an innate faith bestowed by Him.

Fishing with my dad when I was a young boy at the Rogue River in Rockford, MI, I was using the small beginners' pole. As I stood a few feet from my dad, the line suddenly tightened and a fish was on. Instantly, the rod was yanked from my hand and headed upstream. As I sat in a daze, my dad calmly smiled and said in his broad Italian accent, "Wait little papa (his nickname for me was little papa); let me see if we can bring it back." Instinctively, he sent out his line in a smooth arching cast, reeled a few times, and snagged my pole heading upstream. He brought it in, and together, we grabbed the rod and reeled in a five-pound sucker. Honest to God, it's a true story! I'll never forget the feeling I had knowing my dad could do anything. He was Superman and Santa Claus all in one.

As men, fathers, and mentors, when the time comes, let's make sure we cast our influence when the noise gets too loud so we protect those values bestowed upon all by God. Let's trust our instinct.

In this issue, we visit prominent men in Grosse Pointe to discover what motivates them and drives their achievements and success. They are business leaders, philanthropists, coaches, mentors, and fathers who adore their families.

We visit with Michael French and David Sampson to learn about and recognize the mission of the Mariner's Inn and how they help those with disease or addiction.

If you are looking for Men's fashion, look to Ridge Crest Outfitters in the Village. Owner Joe Binkowski and Stefan show us trail-to-town attire that looks great from casual to business casual and feels amazingly comfortable.

Enjoy the Men's issue and Happy Father's Day! PS…Check out the beer recommendations!

DAVID MATTALIANO, PUBLISHER @GROSSEPOINTECITYLIFESTYLE

June 2023

PUBLISHER

David Mattaliano | david.mattaliano@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Paige Peabody | paige.peabody@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Susan Baldani

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Andreas Browne

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsey Ragain

Dr. William Krieg, Dr. Brynn Jezdimir and Dr. Richard Frenchi

business monthly

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Ford House Summer Concerts on the Lake

Join Ford House for summer Concerts on the Lake.  Picnic, spread out,  and enjoy the summer evenings at one of the world’s most iconic locations right here in Grosse Pointe.  The Docksiders return On June 30th at 7pm.  Devin Scillian & Arizona Son on July 28th at 7pm.  The Michigan Philharmonic on August 25th at 6:30pm.  For tickets call 313-884-4222 or email  tickets@ fordhouse.org.

Savvy Chic Boutique Celebrates 8 Year Anniversary in Style

Owner, Lanna Young and her stylists have a lot to celebrate.  The store recently marked eight years in Grosse Pointe. To commemorate the occasion, the store held an after-hours party featuring spirits, shopping and a lot of fun. Clients enjoyed clothing discounts with every purchase, giveaways from favorite brands, and a pop-up featuring permanent jewelry.  Stop by and visit Savvy Chic Boutique at 16822 Kercheval in the Village.  Call 313-466-3388 or view savvychicgp.com .

Taylor Door Showroom Now Open On 9 Mile

Come visit Taylor Door’s new showroom! With over 60 doors on display, we have what you are looking for.  We offer entry doors, garage doors, patio doors, interior doors, storm doors, and replacement hardware. Digitally view options on your home before making a final decision.  Call us at (586)755-6500 to schedule your appointment or visit our showroom at 20525 E. 9 Mile Road In St. Clair Shores.

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MEN OF GROSSE POINTE

ARTICLE BY SUSAN BALDANI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREAS BROWNE

MEN WHO INSPIRE

Jon B. Cotton CEO and Board Member, Volunteer

WHAT DO YOU DO AS A PROFESSIONAL AND/ OR VOLUNTEER?

I am the president and CEO of Apex Health, Inc., a Medicare Advantage health plan. I also sit on the board of the Belle Isle Conservancy and my family’s non-profit, the Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation. We recently expanded our non-profit’s mission to help fund housing beyond just college students and graduates. We now support GP school system teachers and employees of local businesses. Our funding breakdown is now 60% students, 28% teachers, and 12% for employees.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

Being outdoors and doing anything in Northern Michigan. Nothing makes me happier than being on the water with my family.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S MOTTO? Work hard, play hard.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE GROWING UP IN SOCIETY TODAY?

Get a job you hate when you are young. I want my teenage kids to come home from work exhausted and miserable. When I ask them how their day was, I want to hear, “It was awful.” To realize what you want to do in life, you must understand what you don’t want to do.

David Rickerman

Medical Device Rep, Volunteer, Coach

WHAT DO YOU DO AS A PROFESSIONAL AND/ OR VOLUNTEER?

I’m a medical device rep in the metro Detroit Area. I coach at GPN and Eagle Sports and volunteer at Grace Community Church in my free time. These have been great ways for me and my family to be connected in the schools and community. You always get more out of the things you give!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

Coaching my sons/daughters in sports. You’re coaching them in sports (skill, competitive drive) and the game of life (personality and habits).

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S MOTTO?

Pay it forward. I remember days when I felt nothing was going my way, but then I stopped and helped someone or paid for someone’s lunch or coffee, and my day just changed for the better.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE GROWING UP IN SOCIETY TODAY?

Shut off your electronics, and get out there and experience life. Stop watching someone else living it on a screen. God made you in his image; you’re so valuable to this world. Make your own path, work hard, play hard, and laugh as much as possible! Be resilient, as life doesn’t get easier, and you’ll get stronger with each challenge you overcome.

Michael French

CEO and Board Member, Volunteer

WHAT DO YOU DO AS A PROFESSIONAL AND/ OR VOLUNTEER?

I am the chief development officer for an environmental services company called Priority Waste. Before that, I had a 30+ year career in the business process services industry.

I am on the Executive Board for Mariners Inn, a substance abuse treatment center and shelter for the homeless in the Cass Corridor. I’ve been on the board since 2010 and knew of the Inn as my family donated the primary building in honor of my father, Dainforth Baker French, in 1994.

I spent two years on the Executive Board of the American Heart Association Detroit Heart Ball.

I’m active in the community, helping others with sobriety.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

I combine my two passions of music and travel and attend many live shows out of town, averaging 10 to 15 concerts a year, most of them on the road. Basically, I am a groupie.

I’ve been struggling to learn to play just one song on my guitar for years.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S MOTTO?

Seek improvement, not perfection.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE GROWING UP IN SOCIETY TODAY?

Put your phones down, and go be extraordinary.

WHAT DO YOU DO AS A PROFESSIONAL OR VOLUNTEER?

I’ve been a family physician for the last 20 years and am a partner at Silver Pine Medical Group. I’m involved in HART (Haiti African Relief Team) and have been doing medical missions to Haiti and the Dominican Republic for the past seven years. I’m also involved in Young Life Grosse Pointe, a Christian Youth organization whose mission is to introduce Jesus to middle and high school students and help them grow in their faith.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

I love to play tennis, Peloton, and golf, but my golf score needs to reflect my enjoyment of the sport! I also enjoy hiking and traveling with my family.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MOTTO?

We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared us to do. Ephesians 2:10

God gave us all spiritual gifts to serve others. I enjoy using these gifts as a physician, father, husband, and son.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE GROWING UP IN SOCIETY TODAY?

Take advantage of every opportunity and work hard to achieve your dreams. Do not let all the distractions take you off course. Also, seek God in all you do, and He will bless your path.

Dr. Tristan Guevara Physician, Volunteer

“Take advantage of every opportunity and work hard to achieve your dreams.”

WHAT DO YOU DO AS A PROFESSIONAL AND/ OR VOLUNTEER?

I spent 40 years as a trader, investor, fund of funds operator, and family office manager in the Pointes, on Wall Street, and at the CBOT. I also coached at diverse places, from Cabrini Green, Wheaton College, and Lake Arrowhead to Harvard, GP South, and countless Red Baron squads, GPFCLL teams, and the GP Wrestling Club.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

Growing up in SoCal and Mexico, I surfed, fished, and played any sport. I love exercising at Thrive in GPCR. It’s also my continuous aim to encourage those struggling or who have lost their way wherever I go. My wife Martha and I continually seek to help others regain hope and optimism through friendship with Jesus.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S MOTTO?

To love God and love people and to do all the good I can, by all the means I can, in all the ways I can, in all the places I can, at all the times I can, to all the people I can, for as long as I can.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE GROWING UP IN SOCIETY TODAY?

My best advice is to seek to understand and live out the two greatest commandments - “love God and love others!”

Tony Cimmarrusti Businessman, Coach

My best advice is to seek to understand and live out the two greatest commandments“love God and love others!”

Mark J. Heppner President & CEO

WHAT DO YOU DO AS A PROFESSIONAL AND/ OR VOLUNTEER?

I have the honor of being the president and CEO of Ford House. As such, I have the privilege to work with a dedicated board of trustees comprised of Ford family members to fulfill Eleanor Ford’s wishes in meaningful ways. I often receive kudos for these transformations and positive changes. Still, everyone knows that real success is due to the passionate and highly skilled team I work with.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

I live in Grosse Pointe during the week, but “home” is a hobby farm in Hartland, Michigan. My wife, children, and I enjoy rescuing and caring for various animals, including horses, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and geese. Being connected to nature is important to me.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S MOTTO?

Although this might sound cliché, I sincerely try to actively live each day through this simple motto –  Be Kind . The power of kindness can and does change the world.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE GROWING UP IN SOCIETY TODAY?

I would challenge young people to get involved in their communities, understand them, know the challenges, and be part of their solutions.  Be the change you want to see.

Hops of Choice

TRENDING BEER SELECTIONS

Beer can be broken down into hundreds of different styles, all with unique flavors, colors, and aromas. Some may be sweeter or more bitter;  lighter or darker in shade; and have a hint of a nut or fruit to its smell and/or taste. Here are the top choices by Men this season.

1. BELLS TWO HEARTED IPA

Named after fishing waters in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Two Hearted is an American IPA brewed and dry hopped with 100% Centennial hops. Beloved by longtime and new craft beer drinkers, Two Hearted has a flavor profile of citrus, grapefruit, pine and is an iconic ale that’s perfect for any occasion.

2. BELLS OBERON

Oberon is a wheat ale that embodies everything we love about summer. Brewed with just wheat malt, hops, water and our signature house ale yeast, Oberon has a bright orange color and is citrusy, smooth and refreshing.

3. OLD NATION BREWING CO. M-43

Named for the Michigan highway that runs past the brewer’s front door, this fragrant and juicy blend has put the brewer on the craft beer map. This India Pale Ale is M-43 is a New England IPA style beer brewed in Williamston, MI.

4. ATWATER DIRTY BLONDE

This American pale wheat style beer is brewed in Detroit, MI. Brewed to be a bright straw color, lightly sweet, with wheat added to create a crispness at the back of the palate. Crushed Orange Peel & Coriander are subtly added to the final stage of the hot side, which lend to the clean head aroma.

Information provided by Woods Wholesale Wine, 20787 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, woodswholesalewine.com

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Men in Recovery

Giving Purpose at Mariners Inn

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

Michael French, an Executive Board Member at Mariners Inn, a shelter and treatment center in Detroit, understands addiction. His father, Dainforth Baker French, was sober for 20 years before his death in 1990, and Michael himself has over 20 years of sobriety.

His grandparents donated a large sum of money to Mariners, and the main building bears his father's name. While Michael attended the groundbreaking in 1995 when he was 25, it wasn't until 15 years later that he himself became personally involved with the organization.

"I was driving downtown on a Sunday afternoon with my children and pulled into the lot to show my sons - ages 5, 9, and 11 at the time, their grandfather's name on the building. Their reactions were extremely fun to watch, and my youngest son, Bennett, asked me

when we got back in the car, 'So do you work here dad?' It was like a gut punch. The following Monday morning, I reached out to David Sampson [the CEO], scheduled a meeting, and was on the board within a week."

Its CEO is also very familiar with addiction. "I've had family members caught up in the disease, and I am fortunate enough to have over 30 years of clean time myself," says David. He found his way to Mariners after his sister, who was heavily involved with drugs and alcohol, was taken by an act of violence very close to the center. "That sent me into a truly purposeful, driven way of trying to help people in this community who are struggling with the disease of addiction and to give back in this way."

Mariners Inn was founded almost a hundred years ago and serves men ages 18 and

older. People who come in for help do so voluntarily, and a big part of its success is its eclectic approach to treatment. One of their modalities involves using music, poetry, and other types of art, such as painting, to instill a sense of accomplishment, confidence, and pride. "There's no one way to success," says David. "Instead, there are many avenues and pathways, and one of the ones we've chosen to emphasize is the creative arts. These kinds of activities really support the idea that you're more than who you thought you were when the disease of addiction took over."

Adds Michael, "Most, if not all, of the artwork in the halls of Mariners, were created by men in recovery. Some of our other guys write poetry. They had no idea they had these God-given talents until they came here."

They never get tired of seeing the men's faces light up, especially when they're able to actually sell something they've made. "I have two paintings hanging in my house that were auctioned off at their fundraiser, and people often comment on how beautiful they are," he says.

These creations also assist in the flow of discussions. "In some cases, some of the guys weren't able to verbally talk about what was going on with them until they picked up a pen or paintbrush," says David. "But afterward, they could openly discuss the disease's meaning for them and how these skills will help them stay clean and sober. It's amazing to see the transformation.

"Everybody has a purpose, a gift, and a skill. For me, it's what Purposeful Living is all about. I believe we were created in the first place to help somebody else. You see somebody going through this disease and trying to do it on their own, and they aren't having any success."Having experienced addiction helps David and Michael relate to these men and their struggles. "It's been very humbling for me," says Michael. "There's no difference between the addiction that the men of Mariners, who happen to be homeless, deal with and mine, someone who came from an affluent family and grew up in a beautiful suburb. Addiction is the great leveler - we are all the same. It knows no class or social hierarchy."

For David, it's about connecting with the people who walk through the doors. "We often say that nobody cares how much you know about the disease and how educated you are until they really know how much you care and that we're going to help them while they're here and after they leave here."

It's also imperative to destigmatize substance abuse and addiction, explains Michael. "One of the barriers

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Marie Racine, Michael French, Shaun Wilson, Thad MacKrell and Carl Bentley (from left to right)

Amy Hovey, Chris Laurent, Mayor Mike Duggan, Geord Hubble and David Sampson (left to right)

David Sampson, CEO Mariners Inn

to getting sober in the first place is realizing that it's not a crime. It's not this dirty, nasty stigma. A lot is because of what they've been labeled with and what they've been told - that once you're an addict, you're always an addict."

They want these men to know they're worth fighting for and that they're going to try to get them back to being productive members of society. "It's a disease," says Michael. "You can talk about it. I wear my sobriety on my chest like a Superman because I'm super proud of it." Saving Detroit Families One Father at a Time is another mission of Mariners. "It's actually one of our mission's first and most prominent taglines," says David. "One of the barriers to success for these men was how well they were fathering either their children or someone else's child and what they meant to the family.

"We provide them with some coping skills so that when they go home, they can try their best to regain their place in the family and to hopefully help them realize that this family or this community wouldn't be as successful as it is or as it could be without this family unit."Adds Michael, "There are some staggering statistics when you read about inner-city crime and all of the other social ills. Many of those crimes are attributed to broken families and fatherless families. Let's break the cycle that has plagued Detroit for generations."

One of their more emotional and joyous events is an annual daddy-daughter dance, which will be held on June 16th this year. "Seeing the looks on these young daughters' faces while with their dads, who they may not have seen for months or years or who they

didn't even know was their father is a wonderful thing," he says.

There are many ways to support and give back to this essential non-profit organization, "One of our biggest challenges is our small budget," says Michael. "Over 90 cents of every dollar we take goes into the programs. We don't have big gala parties, we don't have a marketing team, or big splashy advertising and billboards. We're a small, local organization helping the city of Detroit. We need Detroiters and suburban Detroiters to get involved in any way they can.

"Grosse Pointers need a vibrant downtown Detroit, and Mariners is doing its part to help revitalize downtown Detroit. Miracles happen here."

With its current facilities, Mariners Inn can serve 150 people daily in its myriad of programs. The residential treatment program, its flagship and core program, houses 82 men, while its permanent supportive housing program houses 36, and recovery housing program houses 32. Length of stay varies depending on the program and individual situations.

"We were fortunate enough to secure the financing necessary that is going to allow us to greatly expand our operations," says David. An addition, called The Anchor, is being built adjacent to Mariners Inn's current location and will assist both men and women. It's expected to be completed by September of 2024.

To find out more, help support the organization, or find help for your addiction, go to MarinersInn.org or call 313-962-9446.

"Addiction is the great leveler - we are all the same. It knows no class or social hierarchy.”

JUNE

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

JUNE 3RD

313 Tryouts

UNIVERSITY LIGGETT SCHOOL

12:00 PM

313 Lacrosse was founded in 2005 and hosts Michigan's longest-running travel lacrosse programs.  A leader for nearly two decades, 313 has been vastly improving players in a positive and competitive environment. The 313 Staff is historically known for outstanding instruction. We are a full-service Lacrosse Specialties Company featuring travel teams, training, clinics, and events.

JUNE 5TH

Grosse Pointe Golf Classic, 40 Year Anniversary

THE COUNTRY CLUB OF DETROIT | 11:00 AM

Join us for the 40th Anniversary of this golf classic. Proceeds will support the Spiritual Care Endowment fund to benefit the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families and caregivers at Corewell Health Beaumont - Grosse Pointe. For event details, sponsorships & registration, visit beaumont.org/ giving/events

JUNE 5TH - 9TH

June is Graduation Month in Grosse Pointe

Grosse Pointe South - June 5 on South's Front Lawn, June 6, Rain Date  Grosse Pointe North - June 7 at Guido Regelbrugge Soccer Field, June 9, Rain Date

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Saint Clair Shores | Detroit | Royal Oak

JUNE 16TH

Detroit Concert Choir, Ford House Gala

1100 LAKE SHORE ROAD, GROSSE POINTE SHORES

6:30 PM

Join us to support the Detroit Concert Choir at the beautiful Lakeshore Room at the Ford House estate on the shore of Lake St. Clair. For more information, call 313.882.0188 or check us out on eventbrite.com.

JUNE 17TH

Run, Walk N Roll 5K

GP South, GPFPE

Spring Benefit

GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK | 8:00 AM

Come and join us for the Walk, Run N Roll 5K benefitting the Palliative Care Program at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. For more information: runsignup.com/race/MI/GrossePointeFarms/RunWalknRoll5K

JUNE 22ND

La Belle Epoque

2 WOODLAND PL, GROSSE POINTE, MI 48230 | 6:00 PM

The Best of Times in Paris. The 18th Annual  Grosse Pointe Historical Society Gala will be celebrated at a gracious waterfront home off Lake St. Clair. The setting will be a lakeside home on a private brick-paved street. Designed by architect Robert O. Derrick in 1928, the house was purchased in 1940 by the Emory Ford Sr. family. For more information, www.gphistorical.org.

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TRENDING MEN'S FASHION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH MAHON

Ridge Crest Outfitters is the ultimate destination for fashion-conscious adventurers looking for versatile and stylish clothing options. From trail to town, our range of clothing and accessories includes everything from hiking apparel to business casual attire, as well as jackets, shoes, and shirts designed to perform and look great. Visit our knowledgeable and dedicated staff, and let us help you prepare for your next adventure.

Duck Head Harbor Pant and Short - your new go-to for performance-driven pants designed for outdoor adventures. Made with lightweight, quick-drying materials and a classic fit, these easy-care wardrobe staples are perfect for days spent on the course, on the water, traveling, or simply everyday wear.

Faherty Linen Laguna Shirt - the perfect button-up for any occasion, with its sustainable, breathable, and durable European linen construction. It's naturally cooling, lightweight, and incredibly soft, making it the ideal choice for weddings, work, and date nights.

The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody and Nano Puff® Vest by Patagonia are a dynamic duo, perfect for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Both made with recycled materials and Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, these lightweight and compressible pieces provide warmth, breathability, and protection from the elements.

Criquet's Shirts - the ultimate in polo shirt luxury. Made from super-soft premium Pima cotton with a touch of spandex, these wrinkle-resistant polos are the perfect blend of comfort and style.

Mizzen + Main's Halyard Short Sleeve Shirt - a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe. With its ultra-soft, stretchy fabric and fun prints, this shirt is both comfortable and eye-catching.

Kuhl's The ONE - the perfect men's jacket for outdoor adventures. Its windproof, breathable, water-resistant, and lightweight design, along with an articulated construction, it will keep you comfortable and mobile in any weather.

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