Fundraising for Downriver

Who We Are

Who We Are


Charlotte Hobbs, Vice President and President of the Board

Brian Webb, Director, Co-founder and Secretary of the Board

Brian Webb is the Secretary and Co-founder of our organization. He has 29 years experience in the IT industry, including current leadership experience as an IT Infrastructure Operations Manager for North America. Prior to his current career in IT, Brian worked for over fifteen years in the concert, event, and private security industry. He has extensive experience since 2000 as a professional DJ. He also volunteers considerable time as a community champion and an environmental justice advocate, In 2023, Brian was elected to the Riverview City Council and is Mayor Pro-Tem.

Brian started his journey as a philanthropist in 2013 when he volunteered his services as a DJ to the Tatas Task Force as they hosted a party to celebrate their month long campaign to “Paint the Town Pink.” Then in 2014, Brian hosted the first Wyandotte Zombie Pub Crawl to raise money for free mammograms provided by the “Yes, Ma’am” organization. In 2015, Jennifer and Michael Balcom joined the annual fundraiser. Five years later in 2021, along with help from friends that currently serve on the board, the group officially became a 501(c)(3) and has since created and hosted numerous other fundraisers. All in honor of their mutual friend, Kim Allegrina, that passed in 2014 from Ovarian Cancer. To date, the non-profit’s events have raised over $200,000 for the people, organizations, and charities of Downriver.


Michael Balcom, Co-founder and Treasurer of the Board

Michael Balcom is a Director and Co-founder of our organization. He has worked in the insurance industry for over twelve years and has leadership responsibilities as a manager in claims adjusting. Michael also brings a combined 35 years of experience as a professional DJ, musician and visual artist. He has designed all of the digital media and marketing materials for the Be Well My Friends events. His extensive experience in the live music industry has been instrumental in creating and executing The Odd Fellow Concert Lounge and Acoustic Pub Crawl.

In 2015, Michael began working with Brian Webb to assist with the planning and production of the 2nd annual Wyandotte Zombie Pub Crawl. Since that time, Michael has helped to organize and produce over a dozen events that have raised over $200,000 to organizations, charities and individuals with financial needs in the Downriver Community.


Paul Brown, Dedicated Volunteer and Former Board Member

Shannon Filkins, Dedicated Volunteer and Former Treasurer of the Board


Jennifer Balcom, Dedicated Volunteer and Former Treasurer of the Board


Teri Serecky, Dedicated Volunteer and Former President of the Board


Danielle Webb, Dedicated Volunteer and Former Board Member


Mary Serecky, Dedicated Volunteer and Former Secretary of the Board


Sean Bondareff, Dedicated Volunteer and Sound Engineer


Edwin Cunnea, Dedicated Volunteer and Sound Engineer