Dennis Archer Jr. Oral History Interview

Authors

• University of Michigan Law School

Interviewer

Alexis Freeman

Interviewee

Dennis Archer Jr.

Document Type

Oral History

Publication Date

12-11-2024

Abstract

Dennis Archer Jr. is a businessman and the founder of several companies. Notably, he established Sixteen42, a parent company to various operating companies and strategic investments in tech, healthcare, and film production. He also founded Ignition Media, an integrated marketing firm and Archer Corporate Services (ACS), a leading marketing firm whose clients include General Motors, Procter & Gamble, Target, and Microsoft. Recently, Mr. Archer Jr. ventured into Detroit’s booming restaurant scene, opening Central Kitchen + Bar in 2015 and Vinyl Society this year. Additionally, he is involved in several real estate ventures and is an active philanthropist. He is the son of former Detroit mayor Dennis Archer, and graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1994.

Recommended Citation

University of Michigan Law School, "Dennis Archer Jr. Oral History Interview" (2024). Oral Histories. 5.
https://repository.law.umich.edu/oral_history_vids/5