About James A. Relken

James “Jim” Relken has been involved with his community and nation on a multitude of community projects and activities for more than 40 years.

He has developed his educational and motivational programs from his professional and volunteer experiences both in his community and around the country.

The following is a partial list of his business and community relationships and experences that makes Jim America's Common Cents Man"!  

• Elected three terms – Mayor for the City of Port Huron, Michigan
• Elected Trustee – Port Huron Area Schools Board of Education
• President – Garfield Elementary School PTA
• Port Huron Area School District PTA Council President
• Current member Keewahdin Elementary School PTA
  Volunteer co-chairperson of millage campaigns for the Port Huron Area Schools
• National volunteer- American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
• Boy Scouts of America Blue Water Council
• Host family for multiple Youth for Understanding Foreign Exchange students
• March of Dimes Volunteer
• Salvation Army Advisory Board
• Community Foundation of St. Clair County Volunteer
• Economic Development Alliance Volunteer
• American Heart Association Volunteer
• Blue Water Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
• St. Clair County Council on Aging volunteer
• Honorary Member – Phi Theta Kappa Lambda Mu Chapter, St. Clair County Community College
• Port Huron Fire Department – Citizens Fire Academy Graduate
• Port Huron Police Department – Citizens Police Academy Graduate
• Port Huron Hospital Foundation volunteer and Business Award Examiner
• Member and volunteer – Greater Port Huron Chamber of Commerce
• St. John’s United Church of Christ
• Executive Producer for a local cable TV program
• Volunteer for The Institute for Cancer Research
• Produced and recorded local radio spots
• Member, Marysville Chamber of Commerce
• Member, St. Clair Chamber of Commerence

Additionally, Jim worked nearly 20 years as the Chief Executive Officer of the St. Clair County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

He has been a speaker at both national and state Red Cross conferences on volunteerism across the country. 

Jim continues his commitment to the chapter as a volunteer for the blood services program and support projects for the Board of Directors.

Jim is owner and president of Common Cents Consulting, L.L.C. and its affiliated companies: America’s Common Cents Man and America’s Common Cents Philanthropists.

Jim and his wife Marian have two adult sons and daughters-in-law; Rich and Shannon Relken and Chuck and Donna Relken; and have been blessed with two beautiful grandchildren.

Jim and his wife Marian have been fortunate to work as a team in serving their community.

Awards

2006 Business Man of the Year

City of Sarnia, Ontario (Canada) – Mayor’s Honor Roll Award

Honorary Kentucky Colonel – State of Kentucky

State of Michigan Special Tributes – Gov. John Engler and Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

State of Michigan – Senate award for Community service

United Way of St. Clair County Leadership awards

Public Citizen of the Year Award – National Association of Social Workers

Port Huron Jaycees – Man of the Year Award

Branch Award AARP

Toastmasters International – Communications and Leadership Award

Lifetime member of

• N.A.A.C.P.
• St. Clair County Community College Alumni Association

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