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Daniel Oglesby, '74
Grand Valley Alumnus, Daniel Oglesby, ’74, is the senior vice
president of human resources for Spectrum Health. He gained more than
20 years of human resource management working in senior level
positions in numerous Fortune 500 companies before returning to
Michigan in 1999. He took his knowledge and expertise in mergers and
acquisitions to Amway (now Alticor) and served as director of human
resource business productions. Two years later, he took the position
at Spectrum Health where he focuses on the importance of employee
recognition and respect. By ensuring the value of employees, Oglesby
helped Spectrum Health earn a spot in the 101 best places to work in
West Michigan in 2004.
Setting the bar high, Oglesby was the
first African American to become councilman and elected mayor of
Muskegon in 1985. The following year, he was voted to the wall of
distinction for Western Michigan University. He was also the highest
senior-level African American during his time at Corporate Express,
Alticor, and Sealed Power.
Oglesby earned his B.S. in health
sciences from GVSU and continued his education at Western Michigan
where he earned his M.A. in public administration. He also attended
the University of Michigan’s graduate school of business, human
resource executive program. He is involved with several organizations
such as United Way, Grand Rapids Urban League, Junior Achievement, and
the Grand Rapids Workforce Development Council. He is also senior
pastor of Living Word Christian Center which he founded with his wife,
JoAnne, in 2002.
Oglesby and his wife live in Grand Rapids.
The couple has two sons who are also active in the church.
Laker Voices Video: Daniel C. Oglesby, '74
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