On Friday, Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun was joined by two inspiring community leaders—Lhauren Singleton, Executive Director of Ready. Set. Aspire., and Dustin Hunt, Michigan-based multidisciplinary creative, founder of Muralmatics and ARTISFRESH, and co-founder of Below the Stacks—to present at the Lansing Rotary Club.
Together, they shared the story behind an incredible collaboration that brought a powerful, student-inspired mural to life in Rathbun Insurance’s board room.
What began as a shared belief in the importance of access, opportunity, and creative expression evolved into a meaningful partnership between Rathbun Insurance, Ready. Set. Aspire., and Dustin Hunt. Through this collaboration, students were given the opportunity to contribute their voices, perspectives, and creativity to a permanent piece of art—one that now lives at the heart of our agency.
The mural is more than a visual statement. It represents:
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Belonging and representation
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The power of youth voice
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Community investment beyond dollars
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Our belief that Being There Matters Most
Ben, Lhauren, and Dustin spoke about the impact of creating pathways for young people, the importance of organizations working together, and how projects like this demonstrate what’s possible when business, nonprofits, and artists align around a shared purpose.
We are especially grateful to Lansing Rotary for providing a platform to share this story. Rotary’s mission—to bring together leaders to exchange ideas and take action that improves communities—perfectly aligns with the heart of this partnership.
Ben proudly serves as the Membership Chair for Lansing Rotary, an organization committed to service above self, strengthening community connections, supporting youth initiatives, advancing education, and fostering equity and opportunity across Greater Lansing. From scholarships and service projects to community programming and leadership development, Rotary’s work reflects the same values that guided this mural collaboration.
This presentation wasn’t just about sharing a project—it was about celebrating what’s possible when organizations like Rathbun Insurance, Ready. Set. Aspire., Muralmatics, Lansing Rotary, and local artists come together around a shared belief: that investing in people, especially young people, creates lasting impact.
This mural will continue to serve as a daily reminder to our team—and everyone who walks through our doors—that when we invest in our youth and community, the ripple effects extend far beyond the walls of a building.