Sean Welsh will be introducing James Goble, an expert in Cyber Fraud Dectection, Fraud Detection Operations and Security Operations from PNC Financial Group. James will be discussing the threats that we face everyday from cyber fraud and ways for us to protect ourselves. Sean Welsh Sean began his banking career in 1986 with American…
James R. Gill, A.A.E., IAP, is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. He is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the airport. Prior to assuming his current duties in January 2017, he was Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority…
Please join us for an update about our Club. You will hear from Club President, Renwick Brutus as he reviews his year and provides an update on his goals. We will have a financial update on the Club, as well as updates from various Committee Chairs. This will provide the perfect opportunity for our members…
Mark Potter and Max Smith are happy to host the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids at Our Daily Bread Ministries for our 4:00pm, "Rotary in the PM" meeting on February 1. Our Daily Bread Ministries ("ODBM") began in 1938 with a radio program called Detroit Bible Class. After moving to Grand Rapids, the organization was…
Tina Freese Decker, MHA, MSIE, FACHE Tina Freese Decker is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Spectrum Health, a $6 billion not-for-profit integrated health system based in West Michigan. She is an experienced leader in strategic planning, business development, operations and governance. Tina is responsible for advancing the strategy and leading operations of…
In recognition of the anniversary of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids participates in "Days of Caring". One of this year's "Days of Caring" projects will be taking place at the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan on Monday, February 12th. 3 volunteers are needed to make dinner and dessert for residents of from…
Judge David M. Murkowski was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1979 he graduated cum laude from Marquette University, where he was awarded the university's Outstanding Student Service Award and the Polanki College Achievement Scholarship. In 1979 Judge Murkowski was also inducted into the National Jesuit Honor Society. He attended Western Michigan University' s Thomas M.…
In recognition of the anniversary of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids participates in "Days of Caring". One of this year's "Days of Caring" projects will be taking place at Feeding America West Michigan on Friday, February 16th, 15 volunteers will be needed to assist with repackaging food from 9:00am-12:00pm. Please contact James…
Christopher Shires joined the Gilmore Car Museum as its Executive Director in January 2017, organizing several new exhibitions and driving a collection storage building campaign. Prior to this, Chris has served as the Holland Museum as its Executive Director leading the organization through American Alliance of Museum’s reaccreditation, rebranding, and new marketing initiatives. Before this…
In recognition of the anniversary of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids participates in "Days of Caring". One of this year's "Days of Caring" projects will be taking place at Feeding America West Michigan on Saturday, February 24th, 15 volunteers are needed to work with 15-25 STRIVE students and mentors to assist with…