Rachel Kuntzsch, President
Rachel launched KBS in 2004 and has grown the firm in size, talent, and breadth. As President, Rachel leads the firm’s strategic direction, which is focused on driving sustainable community and economic development in Michigan. Through KBS, she is able to bridge her professional experiences in economic development, alternative energy, and natural resource conservation with her personal commitment to making Michigan a better place for all of us. Through her leadership, KBS has helped to drive more than $40 million in public and private funding toward initiatives that positively contribute to Michigan’s economy.
Having worked in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, with experience in business development, public policy development, grant writing, strategic planning, and more, Rachel brings a unique perspective to her clients’ work. Prior to launching KBS, Rachel was the Director of Business Development at NextEnergy, a nonprofit alternative energy accelerator based in Detroit, which she played a critical role in starting up. This position emerged out of Rachel’s experience as a Business Development Manager at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, where she worked to attract out-of-state businesses to Michigan. She also held various roles in sales and marketing at Moore Data Management Services/VISTA Information Solutions, an information technology company.
Rachel is a board member of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Rachel also serves as the Executive Director of Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy, one of KBS’s most significant nonprofit clients. She was appointed by Governor Granholm to serve on the state’s Agriculture Preservation Fund board and by Governor Snyder to serve on the Blue Ribbon Panel for State Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Rachel is a Spartan grad who lives and works in Grand Ledge with her family, where she also serves on the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission.
Contact Information:
phone: 517.925.8649 x 19
e-mail: rachel@kbsincorporated.com