25-Year Macomb Resident ★ Decorated Army Veteran ★ Committed To Macomb

Dwayne A. Haywood for MCC Trustee

Pillar of the community ... dedicated to Macomb County

Dwayne Haywood has called Macomb County home for 25 years and served it in uniform as an Army veteran. He spent 33 years managing large public organizations for the State of Michigan and Wayne County — experience he's ready to bring to Macomb Community College's Board of Trustees.

His platform rests on three core commitments:

Affordability — keeping MCC affordable so cost never decides who gets to attend
Business & workforce pathways — building real bridges between MCC and Macomb's small, medium and large employers
Embracing technology, including AI — preparing students, staff and faculty for what's next

Servant Leader ... Experienced ... Trusted ... Education Advocate ... 25 years in Macomb ... Committed to Macomb's future

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**Dwayne A. Haywood is the right choice for MCC!**

For 25-years, Dwayne Haywood has called Macomb County home and watched it grow through smart investments, a commitment to growth, and accountable local leadership. He wants to help keep that progress going — this time as an advocate voice for the community college that trains much of the county's future workforce.

With deep expertise leading large public organizations, for 33 years, he was a servant leader across Michigan's state and county human-services systems, retiring as a senior director. His leadership included direct oversight of human-services operations across 100 field offices, 3,000+ employees and 40 county directors, and fiscal responsibility for budgets over $100 million.

Passionate about helping others, his specialization is managing large matrix organizations to deliver best-in-class results through enhanced technology and clear expectations to accomplish the life-changing mission of delivering quality benefits to Michigan residents. A staunch education advocate, his candidacy is based on a fundamental belief we should use all the tools at our disposal to deliver the best outcomes for the tax dollars entrusted to leaders to improve the conditions and lives of our residents.

That experience, combined with a commitment to our local communities and expanding post-graduation opportunities for students, is exactly what MCC's board needs: someone who has actually run large public sector organizations, not just observed one. In both his personal and professional life, he believes leadership, focus and attention to detail are what get results, and Macomb County deserves that same discipline on its community college board.

Fiscal Responsibility

As a MCC Trustee, Dwayne will prioritize transparent and responsible financial management, ensuring every dollar benefits our students and educators. He is uniquely prepared to safeguard and wisely manage your tax dollars.

Public Service

Dwayne understands the importance of discipline, leadership, and brings an authentic commitment to public service. He has dedicated his entire career serving in various leadership roles utilizing his expertise to deliver best-in-class results.

Military Veteran

A servant leader, Dwayne's grounding was birthed in principles and training gained from his military service. A proud veteran and ardent supporter of our military, he is a decorated U.S. Army veteran and later served in the Army Reserve.

Family and Faith

Married 35 years to Regina, an educator, Dwayne is blessed to be the loving father of three adult children — Dwayne II, Aaron and Brooklyn. He is also a long-time member and trustee at one of the region's most respected churches, Second Ebenezer Church.

Building a Stronger Future for Macomb County and MCC

Your vote for Dwayne A. Haywood is a vote for experienced leadership, integrity and a commitment to the regional success of our community, and educational success of our higher education students.

"I trust Mr. Haywood to prioritize the best interests of our college, students and taxpayers. His education advocacy makes him the right choice for Board Trustee."

— Macomb County Community College Graduate

"Dwayne has always been a respected champion of our community, consistently demonstrating earned trust, genuine concern for others and a deep commitment to service."

— Macomb County Business Owner

"He truly cares about people and his leadership experience in human services and military background make him uniquely qualified to serve at our county's flagship college."

— Macomb County Resident

A 25-year Macomb County resident and decorated U.S. Army veteran. Dwayne spent 33 years leading human-services operations for the State of Michigan and Wayne County, retiring as a senior director overseeing thousands of employees and public budgets over $100 million. Married 35 years to Regina, an educator, he is the father of three adult children.

Three commitments: keep MCC affordable, build real pathways between the college and Macomb County's employers, and help MCC embrace new technology, including AI, so students graduate ready for the jobs being created — not the ones being phased out.

MCC's trustees set the budget, tuition, and direction for a college that trains a large share of the county's workforce. Whoever wins these three seats decides whether Macomb families can afford to attend — and whether a degree here leads to a job here.

No. This is a nonpartisan office and no party appears on the ballot for any candidate in this race. MCC's challenges — affordability, workforce readiness, keeping up with technology — aren't partisan problems, and a public-college board isn't the place to make them into one. Dwayne's 33-year career spanned multiple Michigan governors and administrations. The throughline and his focus was always results, not politics.

Look for "Macomb Community College Trustee" on your Nov. 3 ballot — no party listed. You can pick up to three (3) candidates; find Dwayne Haywood's name which is #7 on the ballot and mark it.