Who is John Sousanis?

  • A longtime Lathrup Village resident, homeowner and parent.
    John is invested in this community. Twenty-two years ago, he chose to raise his family here because he valued Lathrup’s beautiful neighborhoods, unique sense of place and diverse community. 
  • An experienced business leader
    John’s career in automotive business intelligence put him at the helm of a respected international information business where he was responsible for multimillion dollar budgets and setting the company’s vision and mission.
  • A champion for arts, culture and parks
    John is a Harvard graduate, past president of the Meadow Brook Theatre Board of Directors, and a former Oakland Press arts columnist. He believes cultural events, shared spaces and grassroot organizations are essential to building community.
  • A listener first
    John believes leadership begins with listening and considering different points of view before acting.