Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich., Tasha Blackmon is a dynamic, collaborative leader, mentor and coach who brings more than 20 years of business operations experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Cherry Health provides integrated health care services to 70,000 patients in…
Paul T. Doyle, Founder & CEO, applies over 30 years of management experience to help organizations enhance their performance through inclusive work and service environments. By understanding how to embrace the cultures, values and behaviors of a diverse workforce, Paul helps organizations maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today’s rapidly changing global economic…
Jon was born and raised in Midland, MI. He became involved in Rotary in 1985 as an exchange student and ended up in Finland. He graduated from Michigan State University and started full time employment with Chemical Bank in 1991. He was asked to join Rotary in 1994 by his Youth Exchange Officer. He then…
Dr. Lisa Lowery is a native of Grand Rapids and a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School. She attended Michigan State University receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, with Honors. Dr. Lowery then went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. After medical school, she completed a…
Thomas DeJonge serves as Superintendent of Grand Rapids Christian Schools, a private, faith-based school system that enrolls 2,300 students in Preschool – 12 th Grade on five (5) campuses located throughout the Grand Rapids community. He has held that position since 2004. Prior to serving as GRCS’ Superintendent, Mr. DeJonge served for 25 years in…
Jon serves as the Director of Major Gifts at Davenport University. He brings over 22 years of non-profit business development and individual/corporate fundraising experience from community-based and higher education non-profits. He spent 12 years working in workforce development with nationally-recognized Trillium Employment Services in Seattle, Washington, six years in corporate fundraising with Habitat for Humanity…
Our August Club 77 will be held at Johnson Park from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Please join us for an evening of fun, food, beverages and friendship! RSVP by July 30th to the Rotary office. The invitation and a map for Johnson Park are below:
Charisse currently serves as the CEO of the YWCA West Central Michigan whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and girls, and provide peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services to child and adult survivors as well as prevention programming in West Michigan. Before…
Ashley DeBault is a West Michigan native, born and raised in the Kalamazoo area. She is a Senior Account Executive at Lighthouse Group, and focuses exclusively on personal insurance consultations. She has been serving the West Michigan community as an insurance expert for nearly 16 years. An avid volunteer, Ashley donates her time to the…