16th Annual Auto Show Gala
LIBERTY & LEGACY
Friday, September 18, 2026 | Midland Country Club | 6:00 p.m.
As America turns 250, we’re celebrating the people, the industry, and the students who will define what comes next. This gala has raised over $2 million in scholarships, and this year, the stakes are higher than ever.
This is the room where it happens. Where deals are made, legacies are forged, and the future of mobility takes shape over dinner.
Be part of it. To sponsor, RSVP, or learn more, contact Jen Carpenter, Director of Signature Events, at or 989-837-4465.
Thank You to Our Lead Sponsor for the 2026 Auto Show Gala
Check Out Our 2025 Auto Show Gala
Thank You to Our Gala Committee!
- Katie Holton ’18 & ’19 MBA, Co-Chair
- Natalie Roe ’98 & ’17 MBA, Co-Chair
- Paul Bearden ’97
- Chris Cass ’96
- Adam Fitzpatrick ’03
- Rick Guirlinger ’11 MBA
- Jason Jager – Friend of NU
- Kelly LaFontaine – NU Parent
- Christine Salmon ’15 & ’16 MBA
- Nathan Rachow ’95
- Ethan Schad ’22
- Tate Treacy ’98
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