Lansing – (May 5, 2015) – Today Tom Gores applauded the efforts of fellow Michigan State alum Earvin “Magic” Johnson and many others who came together to raise $1 million for the Lansing Promise, a scholarship program offered to students in need that graduate from schools within the Lansing School District boundaries. The Gores family donated $250,000 to the Lansing Promise in connection with the campaign.
Mr. Gores is owner of the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) and is Chairman and CEO of Platinum Equity, whose investments have included several Michigan-based companies. He and Mrs.