Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Jose L. Flores, Ancor Automotive - #MPC26

Chris Holman speaks with Jose L. Flores, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Jose Flores, who took over Ancor Automotive nearly five years ago, spoke with host Chris Holman at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual policy conference on Mackinac Island, describing how the nearly 50-year-old company has evolved from a data management and labeling firm into a full technology company with divisions spanning regulated industries, automotive, and innovation solutions. He highlighted Anker's focus on helping companies modernize by replacing legacy systems with AI-driven traceability and accountability tools that deliver real operational efficiency. On the talent front, Flores emphasized that a strong culture and a clear shared vision are essential to attracting and retaining people, and that his leadership philosophy centers on servant leadership — keeping employees informed, involved, and inspired so they feel empowered to make decisions and move quickly. Looking ahead, he stressed the urgency of bridging the gap between fast-moving policy and manufacturers still running on outdated systems, arguing that calling something "advanced manufacturing" while operating on 1990s infrastructure is simply not sustainable. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/