About/ Our Team

I grew up in Holland and attended Holland High School. Then, I went to undergraduate at Marquette University and law school at the University of Connecticut. My wife's name is Laura and we have two daughters, Sophia and Isabella. I am the President of ITC, Incorporated. I find it extremely rewarding to be a part of an organization that provides value to so many kids. I have had many blessings and being able to contribute in a small part to lives of others is meaningful.

Joe is originally from Grand Rapids, but has worked in Holland for the past 23 years and lived on the lakeshore for the past nine. He is happily married to Jennifer, his wife of 15 years, and has five children— Mackenzie, Anna, Lyla, Ellery and Caleb. Joe is the Vice President of Operations at Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals. Joe says "The Club is a priceless resource in our community and I'm proud to be a part of it.

Steve was born and raised in West Michigan (Otsego). He attended Hope, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Steve and his wife, Michele, have three amazing kids: Kylee, Spencer, and Abby. Steve is the Vice President of Development and Commercialization at Herman Miller. Steve says "I have a passion for helping youth gain a sense of self-confidence and belonging to achieve whatever they want to."

Phil grew up in suburban Chicago and rural Ohio.  After graduating from the University of Cincinnati he and his wife, Jill moved to Holland where they raised their two daughters, Caroline and Abby.  Phil works at Chicago based Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation where they support education programs for disadvantaged kids throughout the country.  Phil is a big fan of the Club because of their professional staff and quality programs.

I grew up in Ada, MI, and attended Forest Hills Central High School (1985), Hope College (1989) and Valparaiso University School of Law (1993). I am married to Jill and we have 3 children. I am a partner in the Law Firm of Rhoades McKee. The Club is a critical part of the Holland Community!

I grew up in Grandville and graduated from Calvin College. I am married to Pat (who also volunteers at the BGC). Our family of 6 includes Derek, Grant, Madison, and Damonta. I work at Colliers International Holland. I've always been interested in encouraging young kids to be the best that they can be, so volunteering at BGC was a great fit for me. In 1997, I was involved in the purchase of the first Boys and girls Club in Holland and it's been such a rewarding experience being a part of this organization. Involvement in BGC provides young kids encouragement by great staff members to help them in their journey to adulthood.

Robyn grew up in Lansing, MI and graduated from Michigan State University (Finance, 1988).  She has lived in Holland for almost 30 years with husband Mark and three children. Robyn works at Herman Miller and has volunteered on other community boards.  The Boys and Girls Club with their amazing staff are committed to serving the youth in our community.  She is proud and excited to serve the organization in supporting that mission.

I moved to Southwest Michigan in 1990, into the Kalamazoo area. I attended and graduated from Cornerstone University where I met my amazing wife, Emily. We have two incredible, energetic, and often crazy, boys: Jackson and Judah. I work at BHS Insurance and love what I do. I am blessed and honored to be a part of BGCA and look forward to helping the Club provide kids with opportunities to flourish and grow.

I grew up in northern Michigan where I met my wife Tracey. After high school, I spent almost 6 years in the Army before finding my way to West Michigan. I attended GVSU for undergraduate and graduate degrees. I have worked for the Holland Department of Public Safety since 2003 of which the majority of that time has been in Community Policing.

I grew up in Swartz Creek, Michigan, the son of two educators. My father taught at Flint Central High School for 38 years, and my mother was a professor at Baker College. I graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1986 with a degree in English and History, went to law school for a year at Wayne State University, earned my Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan, and earned a post-graduate certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. I started my education career as a teacher and coach, and have taught and coached at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, and have served as an assistant principal, athletic director, principal, chief academic officer, and Superintendent.  I have always had a passion for social justice, and have worked as an educator in the State of Michigan for almost 40 years now. My wife Jamie and I have four kids and now live as "empty nesters" in Holland, where I serve as the Superintendent of the West Ottawa Public School District, a proud partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Holland. I have had a lifelong passion for social justice, and am incredibly proud to work with the Boys and Girls Club, an organization whose mission is about giving kids equal access to opportunities.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., my wife Leslie and I moved to Holland in 1995 with our sons Steven and John. I am the Treasurer for Haworth, which involves a wide breadth of financial responsibilities. I earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of PA, am a Certified Treasury Professional, and a Certified Public Accountant. For the past 10 years, I have served as a Member of United Way’s Community Investment Process. I am also a board member of the Michigan Chamber and have been involved in Scouting, with both of my sons earning Eagle Scout. I am interested in the Boys and Girls Club as our youth are the future. Seeing their successes is a rewarding experience and investing in them strengthens our communities.

Born and raised in West Michigan. Attended Western Michigan University for Business Management. My husband Kyle and I have twins, Elijah and Emma and will be welcoming their brother, Ethan, in March 2023. I have been with Fifth Third Bank since November 2012 and my current role is Assistant Vice President – Business Banking Relationship Manager. I am passionate about serving our community specifically our youth because they are truly our future and I believe having an outlet like the Boys & Girls Club allows for them to achieve their full potential and serving on the board allows me to be a part of their future and make a positive impact.

Born into and raised in a large military family and grew up in Germany, England, New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Earned a BA in History (1977) from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA (1981) from the University of Virginia, where I met my wife, Lauri. We raised three great children, Claire, Kerry, and Danny. Retired in 2001 from a career in consumer marketing, research, strategy development, and executive coaching. My calling is to ensure that others I encounter are inspired and enabled to follow theirs. The Boys & Girls Club allows me to contribute to my community in that way.

Raised in Holland, Michigan, I attended West Ottawa public schools, Calvin University, and completed an advanced investment management and analytics program at the Wharton School of Business. After graduating, I brought my newfound knowledge, desire to help people, and interest in financial markets to CapTrust Financial Advisors. Since joining the firm 20 years ago, it has been one of life’s greatest blessings to experience the friendship and to meaningfully contribute to our clients’ success in ways that they have defined success for themselves and their families.  As the Director and Partner of CapTrust, I also lead and steward the future of our firm and the 25 employees that show up each weekday to advance the financial interests of the clients we serve. Outside of work, I enjoy trail running, fly fishing, and hiking with my wife of 26 years and with our three adult children.  My admiration of the Boys and Girl’s Club staff and their fierce commitment to our community’s kids is what led me to join the board of directors.  The Holland area B&G Club influences the lives of students like I have seen no other organization accomplish before.  The change in club kids’ lives is real, it’s positive, and life lasting.

Born and raised in Holland, I received my graduate and undergraduate degree from Davenport University. I have been fortunate to grow my career at Holland Hospital where I have worked for 17 years. I am married to Shawn who inspired my passion for supporting the youth in our community. His dedication to coaching showed me it was about much more than football and basketball. He has real connections to this day with the kids he coached. We have five children, Raven, Taylor, PJ, Mackenzie, and Shawn. I started my work with the Club by serving on the Youth of the Year selection committee. That was such a fulfilling experience, I knew I had to do more, so I joined the Board.