Tina Kozak

Tina Kozak is chairman and CEO of Franco, a Detroit-based integrated communications firm. Tina is the first woman and only the third person to hold the CEO position in Franco’s history. Tina joined the firm in 2007 and became majority shareholder and owner in 2024. Her career highlights span a variety of areas from client service and industry innovation to organizational culture and empowering women. As Franco’s CEO, she leads the company in its values, culture and strategic vision. One of metro Detroit’s most respected crisis communications strategists, Tina counsels a range of clients in communications strategy, change management and community relations. Tina challenges clients to think differently about communications and seeks to influence organizational performance, not just tell stories.

Tina is passionate about Detroit, mental health and women’s issues. She works hard to set an example for those around her to practice self-care, vulnerability and reflection. Tina’s dedication to her community is reflected in her charitable work with nonprofits including NAMI Michigan, Life Remodeled and Michigan Women Forward, where she serves as business coach and mentor for female entrepreneurs.

Before joining Franco, Tina was the global communications manager at auto supplier Metaldyne Corp. (now part of American Axle) where she managed strategic communications plans across an international company with $2 billion in revenue and 7,500 employees in 14 countries.

Tina holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University. She is also a graduate of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit XXXIII and was recognized as a Crain’s Detroit Business 40 under 40 honoree.