Orchards Children's Services CEO and leadership

For more than 15 years, Michael E. Williams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Orchards Children’s Services, Inc., Michigan’s premier Child & Family Services agency. Mr. Williams has forged new paths for the organization by working closely with board members to foster a culture of philanthropy. He has also restructured Orchards’ programming to include preventative family preservation models, education, and workforce development initiatives. Mr. Williams has expanded Orchards regionally, enhancing its community presence and brand recognition. Under Williams’ leadership, Orchards has been recognized nationally for its service delivery by the national Council on Accreditation. Orchards also received the Detroit Free Press Top Workplace designation.

In addition to his position with Orchards, Mr. Williams serves as a Trustee for Albion College. He was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund Board. Mr. Williams held the Office of President of the Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies, and is an active participant in the National Black Child Development Institute.

Before coming to Orchards Children’s Services, Mr. Williams was President of Starr Vista, Inc., a Care Management Organization. He has been a recipient of the Michigan’s Children “Hero’s” Award, the Detroit Community Health Connection, Inc. Leadership Award, and the Josephine S. Weiner Award for Community Service Award by the National Council of Jewish Women Detroit Chapter.

Michael Williams has dedicated his career to supporting children and families. At home, he is a loving husband, father and grandfather.