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Get to Know Jack Former journalist Jack Kresnak was named President & CEO of Michigan's Children in January 2008. Throughout his 38-year career with the Detroit Free Press, he stood out as a tireless crusader for children, shining a public light on injustices and oversights to help create a safer, more equitable and just Michigan for all children to thrive. His gifted and compassionate reporting was widely recognized as advancing the public’s understanding of the child welfare system, inspiring needed reforms and giving a voice to those who have none.
Jack has an extensive understanding of children’s issues, including child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, child support and custody, foster care, adoptions and children’s mental health. Among more than 20 awards he received are the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism on behalf of Children and Families, the Anna Quindlen Award from the Child Welfare League of America, the excellence in media award from the National Association of Child Advocates, and three awards from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. In November 2007, he was honored by the Michigan Supreme Court with the first-ever resolution celebrating a journalist.
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