Fred Keller founded Cascade Engineering in 1973 with the belief business can complement financial performance with important work in the social and environmental arenas. Driven by Fred’s belief, a small team of six employees has grown to be a company of 1,600 people serving a worldwide customer base. From the very beginning, Fred Keller emphasized…
Dr. Phil Johnson starts fires. Starting fires is his mission in life, the focus of his faith, energy and optimism. His mission is Igniting Your Passion to Do the Impossible™. He inspires people to champion their dreams - setting their hearts on fire and unleashing their passion for life, love and work. He offers Speeches…
Rotary: Al is the District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair for District 6290. He joined Rotary in 1996 and was club President of the Traverse City (Ml) Rotary club in 2008 - 2009. His brother, Father and Grandfather were all active Rotarians. Professional: Al worked in over 13 different Marriott hotels during his career from 1970…
The May 4th Rotary After Hours event is being hosted by Rotarian, Joshua Conran and his company Deksia. The address is 120 Stevens St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 This event is open to all Rotary Club of Grand Rapids members. We encourage you to invite your spouse, significant other, co-workers and prospective members. This…
D'Arienzo comes from the Kansas City Zoo where he was the Director of Operations. Before the Kansas City Zoo, D'Arienzo served as the Plant Human Resources and EHS Manager at Donaldson Company International. He also spent 20 years at the American Multi-Cinema where he became corporate director.
We take this time to honor the Junior and Senior students from Ottawa Hills and Union High Schools that have participated in our STRIVE Student Mentoring/Scholarship Program. STRIVE is a motivational program targeting high school junior and senior students who want to improve their educational status and their life prospects. The mission of the STRIVE Program…
Elissa Hillary is committed to working at the leading edge of values-based capitalism, building sustainable local economies that put people first. As the President of Local First since 2007, she has brought together nearly a thousand businesses in West Michigan to collaborate in building a vibrant community that encourages sustainable business development. As a consultant,…
We have a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity to continue supporting our partnership with Disability Advocates of Kent County. On Friday, May 19th, from 9am until done (Possibly two shifts and lunch will be provided) at 2640 Woodward SW, Grand Rapids, we will build a wheelchair ramp for a 5 year old boy with Cerebal Palsy, allowing…
Chief Prosecutor Juvenile Division, Kent County Prosecutor’s Office (2003-Present) • Supervise five attorneys, law clerks and support staff • Liaison between Family Court Judges and Prosecutor’s Office • Liaison between Department of Human Services and their contract Agencies • Handle diverse caseload and regularly appear in court on juvenile matters • Teach courses and guest…