Send us a textWilliam S. Ballenger III of Flint, Michigan is a descendant of one of the founders of Buick, Chevrolet Motor Car Company, General Motors. Bill is a member of the family that philanthropically endowed the Flint area. Bill shares his family's history, accomplishments, and philanthropic activity. Along the way, Bill shares experiences about growing up in Flint and shares his memories of the late Charles Stewart Mott and family.Bill Ballenger is a former State Senator, State Representative, the Michigan Racing Commissioner and the Director of The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation. He is also a former Professor at Central Michigan University and has been an adjunct professor at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Flint. For decades Bill published the newsletter Inside Politics, a must-read publication for those interested in Michigan government. Bill has his own podcast as well as his own radio program. He is a paid public speaker, who has appeared before hundreds of groups across Michigan to share the trends, the latest developments as well as his knowledge about Michigan government.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/messageIf you would like to receive new podcast episodes by email please subscribe on our Home Page. All new episode are Free! Subscribe to Radio Free Flint Podcasts at The Mitten Channel: YouTube Full catalogue of podcasts for Radio Free Flint, Flint Justice: America on Trial and Work in the Mitten Subscribe to our mailing list at the Radio Free Flint Podcast. Also Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Linkedin.