Ricardo Gonzalez
Ricardo is an M.S. Industrial Engineer with an extensive background in the automotive technology sector, specializing in the development and integration of autonomous vehicle systems and embedded software. A member of the QNX North American Automotive team, he applies a systems-oriented approach to complex technical challenges and strategic optimization within the rapidly evolving landscape of high-performance engineering.
Ricardo serves as the President of Huron Mills. Through his executive leadership, Huron Mills implements comprehensive programs and spiritual guidance designed to empower parents and couples with the tools necessary to build healthy, joyful families. A resident of Plymouth, Michigan, he is committed to leveraging his expertise to ensure the organization’s mission creates a lasting, positive impact across Michigan and beyond.
Jose A. Bufill
Joe is a medical oncologist with 30 years experience caring for cancer patients and educating medical professionals at the graduate and post-graduate levels. His research interest in clinical cancer genetics has led to influential publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. In 1990, he proposed the first genetic classification of colorectal cancers based on proximal or distal tumor location.
He founded Progeny Genetics Software, a highly regarded patient care and research tool in clinical genetics. He has an interest in bioethics, and his opinion articles have appeared in national and international media outlets including USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Public Discourse and others. Recently, he taught seminars in bioethics at Strathmore University in Nairobi, in the Masters of Applied Philosophy and Ethics program. Joe is a Director of the Huron Mills Association.
Monica Avello
Monica is a M.S. Industrial Engineer, bringing an advanced understanding of systems optimization and process efficiency to her leadership. As a Secretary of the Huron Mills Association, Monica integrates her technical expertise with a profound commitment to the organization’s mission: building strong families as the foundational pillar of a thriving community.
Guided by the belief that healthy families are essential to the prosperity of Michigan and beyond, she oversees programs that provide parents and couples with the spiritual guidance and practical skills necessary to foster joyful home environments. A resident of Plymouth, Michigan, and a mother of five, Monica’s leadership is informed by her personal dedication to the development of the next generation and her belief in the transformative power of a supportive, family-centered community.