Kenny Wawsczyk joined the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) as the Regional Trail Coordinator for Michigan in August 2015. Seven years prior he worked seasonally for the U.S Forest Service in the Manistee National Forest as the Trails Crew Leader. Born and raised in White Cloud he still lives close by with his wife Maureen…
Michael has always been interested in world events and issues—and is a strong advocate of non-partisan grace-filled discourse. He’s fond of Richard Mouw’s description of “convicted civility”—which is “combining a civil outlook with a passionate intensity about our convictions.” Along with wife Loni, he’s been on a number of global adventures—and they’ve served numerous times in…
We will be starting at One Bourbon and then going to Bridge Street Market for a tour hosted by our own Ken Bair, Store Manager. A time for networking and socializing, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member. Please feel free to invite your significant other, friends,…
Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed both his internal medicine residency and an MBA at the University of Michigan. He was also a leader of the healthcare practice at renowned consultancy McKinsey & Co. and an executive at Ascension Health before returning to academic healthcare…
Michelle has worked for the Kent County Sheriff’s Office since 1989 in various roles within the Corrections, Patrol, Communications, and Support Services Divisions; she served as Chief Deputy, Undersheriff, and appointed in 2018 as Sheriff. She has worked diligently to implement processes which make the Office of the Sheriff more efficient, transparent and accountable to…
Michelle Van Dyke serves as President & CEO of Heart of West Michigan United Way and has held this position since January 2016. Previously, Michelle was the president of Fifth Third Mortgage Company. Michelle joined Fifth Third Bank in 2001 through the acquisition of Old Kent Bank, and assumed the position of executive vice president…
Eric Payne began his tenure as Police Chief on July 22, 2019. With more than 30 years of experience with the Grand Rapids Police Department, Chief Payne remains focused on the priority areas of safety, community policing, transparency, staffing and training. Chief Payne grew up in Dowagiac, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University (GVSU),…
A time for networking and socializing, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member. This event will be in collaboration with the Grand Rapids Young Professionals. Please feel free to invite your significant other, friends, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening enjoying food, beverages and friendship!…
John Baxter - Western Michigan Area Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) John joined the US Navy, and served from 1966-1969. Served with the Military Headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from 1966-1968. Volunteered for Vietnam in 1968 and was assigned to MACV HQ(Saigon): The Military Assistance Command Vietnam (Saigon) with various Advanced…
Phil is the Client Relationship Executive for Private Company Services leading business development for the entire Michigan market – based in PwC’s Detroit office. Phil serves as a member of PwC’s US Automotive team and has nearly 25 years of experience in the auto sector. His industry experience ranges from consulting assignments with firms such…