Who We Are
The MISSION of the Lakeshore Leadership Council is to:
Promote collaboration to “catch the wave” on opportunities that advance the lakeshore community’s prosperity.
The VISION of the Lakeshore Leadership Council is:
To be the most welcoming, prosperous, livable, and sustainable community in the Great Lakes.
The PRIMARY GOAL of the Lakeshore Leadership Council is:
To ensure the lakeshore community has a competitive advantage over all other communities.
Lakeshore Leadership
Council Board
- Patrick Cisler, President & CEO, Community Foundation Holland Zeeland Area (philanthropy)
- Tim Klunder, Manager, City of Zeeland (local government)
- Jason Latham, Executive Director, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council
- Kyle Mayer, Superintendent, Ottawa Area Intermediate School District/OAISD (local schools/education)
- Jodi Owczarski, President & CEO, MI West Coast Chamber of Commerce (business)
- Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage (business)
- Johnny Rodriguez, Workforce (business)
- Matt Scogin, President, Hope College (post-secondary education)
- Russ TeSlaa, Supervisor, Holland Charter Township (local government)
- Keith VanBeek, Manager, City of Holland (local government)
- Michelle VanDyke, President & CEO, Heart of West Michigan United Way (non-profit)
- Travis Williams, CEO, ODC Network (non-profit)
At-Large Community
3-Sector Representatives
Together with the board, at-large members form the larger Leadership Council, which helps provide additional feedback and support on priorities and projects. These members represent a broader cross-section of community leaders and critical projects, initiatives, or community organizations.
- Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, Program Coordinator, Kaufman Interfaith Institute
- Andy Boatright, General Manager, Zeeland BPW
- Juanita Bocanegra, Judge, Ottawa County District Court
- Henry Cherry, Exec Director, I AM Academy
- Bill Hoefer, President, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
- Dave Koster , General Manager, Holland BPW
- Rick Lyons, Consultant
- Kory Plockmeyer, Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance
- Paul Sachs, Director of Strategic Impact, Ottawa County
- Steve Spoelhof, Park Township
- Dave Tebo, Director of Innovation Services, OIASD
- Bill Vanderbilt, VP for Institutional Partnerships and Senior Advisor, Hope College
Business & Community
Advisors
Provides guidance, feedback and support to the Leadership Council; assists with community priorities determination
and advises on various activities, engagements, and communications.
- Linda Brand, President, MillerKnoll Foundation
- Paul Brinks, President & CEO, Koops, Inc.
- Jim Brooks, Brooks Capital Management
- Dave DeGraaf, CEO, JR Automation
- Jeff Disher, Chairman of the Board, Disher
- Steve Downing, President & CEO, Gentex Corporation
- Dick Haworth, Chairman Emeritus, Haworth Inc.
- Olaf Huebner, President, Plascore
- Scot Lindemann, CEO, Mission Design & Automation
- Deedre Schuckert, President & CEO, Resthaven
- Kelly Springer, CEO, Metal Flow Inc.
- PJ Thompson, President, Trans-Matic
What We Do
The Lakeshore Leadership Council Process:
- Gather objective information and participate in shared learning
- Encourage community engagement and education
- Promote multi-sector representation and collaborative action
Our Work
West Coast Connect
West Coast Connect exists to help connect local leaders with opportunities to serve in our community
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