Jim Saalfeld, 49, is an accomplished and well-rounded attorney, company executive and small business owner, who holds numerous leadership positions within the community, his profession and the Republican Party. Jim graduated from Northwestern Law School, and currently serves on the University’s Alumni Board for West Michigan. He is a long-time member of the Kent County…
Peter Kjome has been President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony since returning to the orchestra in 2008. The Symphony is an innovative and dynamic organization recognized nationally for excellence, reaching nearly 200,000 attendees at the concerts and educational programs that the orchestra’s superb musicians perform each year. Peter previously worked for 3M Company…
Sean began his banking career in 1986 with American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago after graduating from Michigan State University. After completing his credit training, he managed a large portfolio of loans to middle market companies located throughout the Midwest. In 1991 he joined National City’s predecessor bank, First of America. Welsh held…
Colonel Mark E. Tellier began his military career when he enlisted into the Michigan Army National Guard on 25 May 1988 as Private. Â Col Tellier graduated from the Federal Officer Candidate School program at Fort Benning, Georgia and commissioned on 16 August 1991 as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry branch. His assignments include positions…
Married  Anne L. (Lynn) 45 years ago, they live on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, and have two adult children.  Son Jurgen, is an Emergency Room Doctor with Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon, MI. Daughter Kirsten is business owner of an architectural  firm,  Architektura in Grand Haven MI.  Wife Anne is a former K…
Presenter: Â Teresa D. Toland, RN, BBA Organization: Â Tandem365 As CEO for Tandem365 I am responsible for a startup business where no blueprint or conditions of participation exist. My 24 years of experience in community health care has prepared me for my role in this new initiative. I have spent the past five years getting to…
Members from our Club will be making 2 minute presentations on their businesses. They will also be providing information (business cards, flyers/brochures and any other handouts) on the chairs of luncheon attendees (plan on arriving by 11:40am to place your items on the chairs). Participants will be: Peter Albertini - Keller Williams-Grand Rapids North Joe…
Jamie Carey has a degree in Vocal Music Education and a Masters degree from Michigan State University. His choral directing and vocal coaching experience spans over 30 years. Jamie started his barbershop directing career by developing and chartering the Cadillac Interlakes Chorus in 1985. In 1993 he became director of the Lansing Capital City Chordsmen…
The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids is collaborating with Senior Neighbors Inc. again this hear to host the Rotary’s Annual Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 19th in the dining hall at Kuyper College. We will be looking for volunteers to serve a delicious sit-down lunch to 200 low income seniors (many of whom are members…