About/ Our Team

Executive Staff

Darla Harris Schaap

Director of Development

Shannon Cardenas

EPIC Assistant Director

Kaylee Willis

Wellness Director

Megan Radaz

Marketing & Development Associate

Ty Tanis

CEO

Laurie Vall

Human Resources Administrator

AJ VanKampen

Finance Coordinator

Mary Carrizales

Senior Area Director

Justin Caserta

EPIC Director

Darla Harris Schaap

Director of Development

Shannon Cardenas

EPIC Assistant Director

Kaylee Willis

Wellness Director

Megan Radaz

Marketing & Development Associate

Ty Tanis

CEO

Laurie Vall

Human Resources Administrator

AJ VanKampen

Finance Coordinator

Mary Carrizales

Senior Area Director

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North Side Program Staff

Caitlin Paauwe

Art Coordinator

Mitchell Miller

Teen Assistant

Hope VandenBerge

Elementary Assistant

BJ Scott

Health & PE Coordinator

Josie Taylor

Mental Health Coordinator

Donna Martinez

Jr Room Assistant

Conner Choummanivong

Elementary Program Coordinator

Sam Vandermolen

Education Coordinator

Christina Preston

Teen Program Coordinator

TJ Bolden

Junior Program Assistant

Taylor Weenum

Registrar

Derika Wright

Elementary Assistant

Marisol Calanchi

Jr Room Coordinator

Caitlin Paauwe

Art Coordinator

Mitchell Miller

Teen Assistant

Hope VandenBerge

Elementary Assistant

BJ Scott

Health & PE Coordinator

Josie Taylor

Mental Health Coordinator

Donna Martinez

Jr Room Assistant

Conner Choummanivong

Elementary Program Coordinator

Sam Vandermolen

Education Coordinator

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South Side Program Staff

Joshua Kelch

Teen Registrar

Fredy Rincon Perez

Elementary Assistant

Matt Marcus

Education Assistant

Chloe Roberts

Jr Room Coordinator

Cloti Martinez

Registrar

Victor Dominguez

Bus Driver

Alicia Silva

Teen Coordinator

Jess Naylor-Tatterson

Unit Director

Martha Barreira

Education Coordinator

Isabel Silva

Junior Program Assistant

Sonnet Quinn

Art Coordinator

Marcus Hawkins

Health & PE Coordinator

Rome Elizardo

Elementary Coordinator

Joshua Kelch

Teen Registrar

Fredy Rincon Perez

Elementary Assistant

Matt Marcus

Education Assistant

Chloe Roberts

Jr Room Coordinator

Cloti Martinez

Registrar

Victor Dominguez

Bus Driver

Alicia Silva

Teen Coordinator

Jess Naylor-Tatterson

Unit Director

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Holland Heights Program Staff

Jessica Gregg

Site Director

Kyah Hicks

Health & PE Coordinator

Solomon Nevis

Registrar

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Saugatuck – Douglas Elementary School

Allison VanZytveld

Site Director

Owen Leibrock

Program Assistant

Kelsey Morford

Health and PE Coordinator

Lilly Nyhof

Program Assistant

Michelle Jablonski

Registrar - Youth Support

Allison VanZytveld

Site Director

Owen Leibrock

Program Assistant

Kelsey Morford

Health and PE Coordinator

Lilly Nyhof

Program Assistant

Michelle Jablonski

Registrar - Youth Support

Allison VanZytveld

Site Director

Owen Leibrock

Program Assistant

Kelsey Morford

Health and PE Coordinator

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Board of Trustees

Jim Sullivan

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... Read More 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. Close

Shawn Pacanowski

Raised in Holland, Michigan, I attended West Ottawa public schools, Calvin University, and completed an advanced investment management and analytics... Read More 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. Close

Sandra Trammel

Born and raised in Holland, I received my graduate and undergraduate degree from Davenport University. I have been fortunate to grow my career at... Read More 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. Close

Michael Camarota

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... Read More 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. Close

Kyle Engbers

Born and raised in Massachusetts. Graduated from Calvin College with a degree in engineering. My wife, Erica, and I have three curious and energetic... Read More

Born and raised in Massachusetts. Graduated from Calvin College with a degree in engineering. My wife, Erica, and I have three curious and energetic children, Landon, Owen, and Hadley. What a blessing they are! Vocation: Vice President of Lakewood Construction. Why involved at BGC: Youth Engagement, character, learning, and growth are big deals. I want to provide youth the support they need to flourish in God's world.

Tim Gerrits

I grew up in Hudsonville and Graduated from MSU. I moved to Holland after graduating and started working at GMB Architects and Engineers. Over 25... Read More

I grew up in Hudsonville and Graduated from MSU. I moved to Holland after graduating and started working at GMB Architects and Engineers. Over 25 years later I am still with the company, and now as Executive Vice President. I am married to Jodi and have three children (Max, Clair, and Andrea). I love working with the B & G Club because it has such a lasting and positive impact on so many kids in our community.

Joe Novakoski

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... Read More 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. Close

Steve Panse

Steve was born and raised in West Michigan (Otsego). He attended Hope, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Steve and his wife,... Read More 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." Close

Phillip Perkins

Phil grew up in suburban Chicago and rural Ohio. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati he and his wife, Jill moved to Holland... Read More 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. Close

Peter Rhoades

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... Read More 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! Close

Tom Postma

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,... Read More 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. Close

Robyn Hofmeyer

Robyn grew up in Lansing, MI and graduated from Michigan State University (Finance, 1988). She has lived in Holland for almost 30 years with... Read More 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. Close

Dan Stauch

I moved to Southwest Michigan in 1990, into the Kalamazoo area. I attended and graduated from Cornerstone University where I met my amazing wife,... Read More 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. Close

Sgt. John Weatherwax

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... Read More 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. Close

Tim Bearden

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... Read More 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. Close

Dan Zona

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... Read More 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. Close

Liz Shoemaker

Born and raised in West Michigan. Attended Western Michigan University for Business Management. My husband Kyle and I have twins, Elijah and Emma and... Read More 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. Close

Jim Sullivan

Shawn Pacanowski

Sandra Trammel

Michael Camarota

Kyle Engbers

Born and raised in Massachusetts. Graduated from Calvin College with a degree in engineering. My wife, Erica, and I have three curious and energetic... Read More

Tim Gerrits

I grew up in Hudsonville and Graduated from MSU. I moved to Holland after graduating and started working at GMB Architects and Engineers. Over 25... Read More

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Ty Tanis

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North Side Program Staff

Josie Taylor

Donna Martinez

Conner Choummanivong

Sam Vandermolen

South Side Program Staff

Cloti Martinez

Victor Dominguez

Alicia Silva

Jess Naylor-Tatterson

Holland Heights Program Staff

Jessica Gregg

Kyah Hicks

Solomon Nevis

Saugatuck – Douglas Elementary School

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