Board of Directors

Drew Besonson is the President of Poise Wealth, a Partner of Bleakly Financial Group, based in Michigan.  For over 20 years, Drew has supported affluent families to manage the complexities of their financial lives. As a testament to Drew’s high level of service, he has been featured in Fortune Magazine as well as numerous Metro-Detroit publications.  He lectures regularly to advisors and law firms sharing his areas of expertise to help grow their practice.

Drew’s goal is to leave clients financially better off than when he found them as he brings value to their financial war-room team.  He is passionate about the success of his clients and collaborates with them to create a comprehensive plan that aligns their actions with their intentions. He has developed thoughtful strategies and through these has transferred over $11 Billion into specialized Trusts.

Drew is Chairperson of Orchards Children’s Services and a Trustee for Beaumont Health Foundation.  Drew’s focus has been on making children’s lives better.

 He is an avid horseman who has a deep appreciation for fine wine.  He spends his free time traveling internationally with his wife Celina.

Jonathan LoPatin is a Manager within the Engineering and Construction department at The Taubman Company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications as well as a Master of Science degree in Construction Management from Michigan State University. Jonathan’s volunteer work with the Detroit chapter of the NCJW introduced him to Orchard’s. He was immediately amazed by their mission and the people behind it, and is thrilled at the opportunity to be a part of it. Jonathan lives in Plymouth, MI with his fiancée Samantha Joustra. When not hanging around the house with their 7-year-old lab/mix Miley, they love checking out all of the food, arts, and culture in the metro Detroit area.

Dr. Tana Bridge is a professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. Her advanced studies include a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Evaluation and Research from Wayne State University. Dr Bridge is recognized for her passion, expertise, and skills in engagement. She has a 25-year track record of excellence in teaching, mentorship and service. Dr. Bridge’s expertise in trauma, ethical practice and collaboration are common threads in all areas of engagement. Her excellence in teaching has served to empower students in the classroom and agency practitioners locally and nationally. Believing that process with integrity is hallmark, her service leads to collaborative, successful outcomes. Dr. Bridge currently serves on many department and university committees was a previous member of the Department of Health and Human Services Secondary Traumatic Stress Steering Committee, the NASW Ethics Committee. Further, she served two terms as the Governor’s appointed member to the State of Michigan Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, and was the appointed chair during a portion of those terms. She currently serves on an Emotional PPE Leadership Team for Trinity Health, St Mary Mercy Livonia. [Dr. Bridge is a recently selected member to the Board of Directors for Orchards Children’s Services. ] Dr. Bridge has several awards and certifications. She is the recipient of a Trauma and Loss Consultant of the Year Award from the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children and the Marshall Service Award, Excellent Teachers Engaging Alumni Award and the distinguished Ronald W. Collins Award from EMU. She is licensed in both clinical and macro practice. She holds several advanced certifications including Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional.

I became involved with Orchards through my membership in National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan. I have a Masters in Social Service Administration from Case Western Reserve University and worked as a pediatric medical social worker. I’ve been married to Mark for 44 years. We have 3 children and 2 grandaughters. I’m proud to serve on the Orchards Board as the NCJW | MI representative.

As Vice President of Finance, Dianna Ronan leads the corporate accounting function for Health Alliance Plan of Michigan and its subsidiaries. This includes responsibility for monitoring financial performance that impacts HAP’s many stakeholders. Dianna has more than 35 years of financial leadership with non-profit healthcare organizations, including hospitals and health plans. Over the span of her career, she has been responsible for internal audit functions, assisting in the development of a hospital corporate compliance program, IRS compliance and overall financial accounting functions. Dianna has been involved with Orchards Children’s Services for many years, having held leadership positions that include chair of the board, chair of the audit and finance committee and chair of the strategic planning committee. She has also served as treasurer of the Kensington Valley Hockey Association and served on the finance committee of the United Way of Kalamazoo. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting from Western Michigan University and is a certified public accountant.

Emily Snow is the Regional Vice President at Enterprise Holdings overseeing the Southeast Michigan market since 2020. After graduating from the University of Maryland, majoring in Spanish and International Business, she joined Enterprise as a Management Trainee in the New York market in 2005. Prior to her current role, she also served in leadership roles in Northeast Florida as well as the Corporate office in St. Louis, MO. Committed to strengthening communities one neighborhood at a time, Emily was introduced to Orchards in 2021. She understands the importance of work-life integration and served on Enterprise’s North American Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team from 2013 to 2016. As a mom of a young adult in college, Emily enjoys spending her free time with her daughter, McKayla.