Mamat Named Detroit–Toledo-Windsor President

Frank T. Mamat is the new president of the PDA Detroit–Toledo-Windsor Chapter. Mamat succeeds Jean Vernor, who will transition into the role of past president.

In his role as Chapter president, Mamat will help guide the Detroit–Toledo-Windsor Chapter in advancing PDA’s mission to foster high-performing and diverse boards and strengthen governance practices across the private company community.

Mamat is a partner in the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group at Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms. He brings more than 50 years of experience helping companies, contractors, employers, lawmakers, and trade associations address complex labor and employment matters. His work includes contract negotiations, elections, union avoidance, and labor arbitrations, as well as advising clients on noncompete agreements, unfair labor practice litigation, harassment suits, wage and hour issues, OSHA-MIOSHA safety matters, and entertainment law. He is also a registered lobbyist.

Mamat has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, DBusiness magazine’s Top Lawyers, the Labor Relations Institute, American Lawyer magazine, and the American Registry. He was also named to the 2025 class of Go To Lawyers in employment law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Mamat earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester (1971) and his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law (1974).