• 6.13.19 – Chip Kragt

    University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Chip was hired as the Managing Director for 20 Liters in August of 2015. Chip’s background in program implementation, volunteer management, and planning stem from his over 10 years of non-profit experience in Human and Social Service agencies, most recently with the American Red Cross. Chip brings more than 3 years of international experience working…

  • 6.20.19 – Michele Suchovsky

    Michele has served for 15 years as executive director of two nonprofit organizations, the first a disability organization and the second a fundraising and education organization. In these roles, she helped to grow both organizations into thriving nonprofit agencies impacting the lives of children and adults throughout West Michigan. Michele believes that all people should…

  • 7.11.19 – Tim Liang

    University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Tim Liang is a managing director at AlphaMax Advisors. AlphaMax is a management consultancy that specializes in helping American companies achieve financial success in China. The majority of AlphaMax’s clients are private manufacturing companies with annual revenues of $750 million or less. The firm was founded in 2003 by Ping Liang. Ping and Tim work…

  • 7.18.19 – Tim Gleisner

    University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    I am the Head of Collections at the Library of Michigan. In this role I am in charge of all of the Collections of the State Library, including the Law, Government Documents, Michigan and Rare Book Collections. I am also in head of all programming and much of the outreach of the library. This includes…

  • 7.25.19 – Dr. Philomena Mantella

    University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Philomena V. Mantella is one of higher education’s leading entrepreneurs. She is a recognized leader in strategic thinking, market dynamics, and innovation in the way education is delivered. Her innovative drive comes from more than 30 years in higher education administration. She has done path-breaking work while serving as an officer at public and private…

  • 8.1.19 – Club 77 @ Varnum

    Please plan on joining us and RSVP by Thursday, July 25th to rotary@grrotary.org! Driving directions and parking info is below.                

  • 8.8.19 – Dr. Norman Beauchamp – RSVP required

    Grand Rapids Reseach Center - MSU CHM 400 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Norman J. Beauchamp Jr, MD, MHS, became dean of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in October 2016, and Michigan State University associate provost and assistant vice president for health affairs, February 2018. Prior to MSU, Dr. Beauchamp was a professor and chairperson of the Department of Radiology at the University of Washington,…

  • 8.15.19 – Susan Jazwiec

    University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Skills • Passionate about Consumer Education and Internet safety • Strong leadership capabilities • Experience in coaching and mentoring • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, team environment • Has a strong drive for results • Strong engagement and communication skills • Resourceful • Is a trusted advisor to colleagues • Focused and driven…