Our Staff
Chuck Irvin
Founder, Webmaster
Chuck was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but don’t hold that against him. He got the heck out of there as soon as he could. He now lives in New Baltimore, Michigan. Chuck enjoys playing chess and golf, and learning about cars. He keeps mySQL and Apache obeying WordPress’ every command. He is currently working for Cisco Systems in San Jose California but maintains Mich.com remotely. Chuck enjoys Michigan sports and swears that the Lions are just one year away from winning the Super Bowl. He has an ongoing bet that if the lions make the Superbowl this year, his dad will have to take him to the game. Chucks twitter handle is @chuckirvin.
Aaron Brandt
Editor, Social Media Coordinator
Aaron is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. He grew up in Mount Clemens, Michigan and currently lives in Grand Rapids. Aaron keeps Mich.com free from grammatical errors and keeps fresh articles coming your way. He specializes in Grand Rapids news as well as opinion posts. He also handles Mich.com marketing and social media sites. Aaron’s Twitter handle is @AaronBrandt. He also maintains a blog at swimmersitch.blogspot.com.
Brandon Brodowsky
Columnist
Brandon is a senior at the University of Michigan Dearborn studying political science. He grew up in Macomb County and has lived in Michigan his entire life. When Brandon was 10 years old he picked up a pencil and immediately started writing a novel. He started a novel that, to this day, is still not finished. Brandon enjoys playing poker and thinking of ways to take over the world. He hopes to attend law school after he graduates from college. He has been writing for Mich.com since its early beginnings. Brandon’s Twitter handle is @Brandonsley.
Emily Fortin
Columnist
Emily is a senior at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus. She also grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Huron High School. Emily is an interesting case study because she went to Michigan State University for her first two years of College and then decided to transfer to the University of Michigan. Whenever Michigan plays MSU in football Emily has trouble figuring out which team to root for. To make her life simpler she just picks the team that is winning at any given time. Emily is studying pre-med and enjoys volunteering and running in her free time. She has been with Mich.com since its early beginning and specializes in experience articles. Emily’s twitter handle is @EmFortin
Robert Towner
Sportswriter
Robert’s specialty is a weekly six pack of picks for the weekend. He also covers all Michigan sports for Mich.com. Robert grew up in Clinton Township, Michigan. He graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Business Movement and currently attends grad school at Oakland University pursuing his MBA. Rob carries the distinction of being
the youngest married writer for Mich.com and the only Michigan State fan. He recently espoused his wife Amanda May 19th of this year. Robert’s Twitter handle is @RobertTownerJr.
Sheri, I need a good Chili recipe for this weekend to serve a crowd!