Foundation Leadership

Grand Valley University Foundation

Richard M. DeVos

"With your involvement and support, the Grand Valley University Foundation has been a cornerstone of the University's growth and excellence since the Foundation began over twenty years ago. With applications up and enrollment strong, the "college in the cornfield" of the 1960s is the university for the whole community in the 2000s. Helen and I eagerly anticipate the time ahead for Grand Valley, thanks to a Foundation with members like you who know how to give to make a difference." 

Richard M. DeVos, General Chairperson

   
Jim Brooks

"As the largest university in the region, Grand Valley plays an important strategic role in driving the regional economy.  Strong universities are essential to develop a well-educated work force, and are key to the quality of life that attracts and retains the best and brightest.  That's where trustees and leaders come in, helping Grand Valley to grow through efforts like our comprehensive campaign, Shaping Our Future."

James W.F. Brooks, Vice Chair

   

"Our directors are our primary ambassadors to the community, who help make a difference at Grand Valley through their time, talent and support. Their involvement keeps us rooted here at home, while challenging us to reach new heights. They are the heart of the public-private partnership that makes GVSU so successful."

Donna K. Brooks, Vice Chair

 

Grand Valley University Foundation 2012 Board of Directors:

 

Richard M. DeVos, General Chairman
Donna K. Brooks, Vice Chair
James W.F. Brooks, Vice Chair
Karen Loth, Executive Director
Dorothy A. Johnson, Secretary
James D. Bachmeier, Treasurer

 

Directors:

 

Roger A. Andersen Thomas W. Hiller Peter M. Perez
Michael A. Batts Larry W. Hines Margaret E. Potter
Laurie Beard '81 Donnalee Holton Peter P. Renucci
Robert P. Bernecker J.C. Huizenga Robert O. Roskam
M. Catherine Bissell José A. Infante Timothy R. Schowalter
Tammy L. Born Kyle S. Irwin Arthur V. Scott
John Bultema III '95 Nelson C. Jacobson David S. Sebastian
Betty S. Burton Groce '77 Michael J. Jandernoa Peter F. Secchia
Sharon M. Buursma '90 Bari S Johnson Virginia M. Seyferth '83
James V. Buzzitta Charles E. Johnson II Victor C. Shepherd '80
Edward J. Clark James L. Jurries B.P. Sherwood III
Samuel M. Cummings Kevin T. Kabat Mark Sherwood
Kevin P. Cusack '80 James P. Keane Diana R. Sieger
Jessie F. Dalman Fred P. Keller Jack P. Smith
Randall S. Damstra '82 John C. Kennedy III Karen Henry Stokes
Daniel G. DeVos Robert L. Kersman James M. Teets
Pamella G. DeVos Mary L. Kramer '79 Daniel W. Terpsma '82
Gary D. DeWitt Michael S. Lloyd Jerry L. Tubergen
Peter J. DeWitt '68 Arend D. Lubbers Peter M. Turner
James E. Dunlap Nancy J. Lubbers Mary Tuuk
Harvey N. Gainey Chris A. McGuigan Carol Van Andel
Virginia L. Gearhart David P. Mehney Michelle L. Van Dyke
Daniel A. Gordon Hank Meijer Richard H. VanderZyden
Robert D. Grooters Starr Meijer Michael VanGessel
James P. Hackett Gretchen Minnhaar Victoria Verplank
Edward J. Hanenburg Mark A. Murray Mitchell G. Watt
Brian T. Harris Richard W. Muzzy, Jr. Sean P. Welsh
Richard P. Haslinger Michael K. Olthoff Scott D. Wierda
Doyle A. Hayes '75 Jeffrey S. Padnos Meg Miller Willit
Matthew R. Haworth Shelley E. Padnos Joyce S. Wisner
David M. Hecht Christos T. Panopoulos Eric J. Wolff
Joyce F. Hecht Lawrence E. Pawl '71 Kate Pew Wolters
Paul C. Hillegonds   Michael S. Youngdahl '71

 

Advisory Cabinet:

 

John H. Batts Ralph W. Hauenstein Seymour K. Padnos
Nancy L. Batts Richard G. Haworth Daniel B. Pfeiffer
John C. Canepa Earl D. Holton Charles L. Royce Sr.
Helen DeVos Robert L. Hooker Mrs. James R. Sebastian, Sr.
David G. Frey Mary Ann Keeler Robert H. Wood
George H. Gordon Jack H. Miller  
Thomas J. Haas William W. Nicholson  

 

Ex Officio Alumni Association:

Julie Bulson ’99, ’07

 

Ex Officio GVSU Faculty and Staff:

Gayle R. Davis
Teri Losey   
James D. Bachmeier
Jeanne Arnold
Matthew E. McLogan
Thomas Butcher