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…
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…
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…
President Matthew A. Scogin is the 14th president of Hope College. He was elected by the Board of Trustees on December 7, 2018, and assumed office on July 1, 2019. Previously, Scogin served as chief administrative officer at the global financial advisory firm of Perella Weinberg Partners in New York City, where he oversaw operations,…
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Steve Heacock is a business and community leader whose career has included executive management, legal and accounting practice, community building, civic engagement and public service. He is President/CEO of Grand Rapids Whitewater, which is restoring the namesake rapids to the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids. Steve has played a key role in many of…
Leslie Hooker - Co-Founder of HW Living Venture/Beer City Dog Biscuits Leslie has been an advocate for her son and the disabled community in Grand Rapids, MI for over 25 years. Leslie has been involved with Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 20 years. She also did…
Mel Disselkoen was born on a farm in a Dutch settlement in South Dakota. He grew up with an independent farming mentality of hard work and creative problem solving. A Master Beekeeper, he has kept bees for over 40 years and is familiar with all facets of beekeeping. Today Mel enjoys observing honeybee behavior and…
A luncheon to just set back, relax and enjoy the holiday music & special entertainment provided by our very own Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Band, featuring Kevin Paul, Tom Bylenga, Ken Estelle and a special guest member Inge Whittemore.