A Flint native is doing his city proud!

Craig Menear has been named the next CEO of Home Depot, the largest home improvement specialty retailer. MLive says the 57-year-old Menear will officially take over as CEO on November 1st. Menear was a 1975 graduate of Flint Central before going to Michigan State University. He joined Home Depot in 1997 and held several positions before becoming an executive vice president for the retailer. According to the article, Menear still has family in the area.

Way to go Craig! Way to make Flint proud!

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