About/ Our Team
Executive Staff
Craig Spoelhof
CEO
Ty Tanis
Director of Development & Operations
Laurie Vall
Human Resources Administrator
AJ VanKampen
Finance & Facilities Coordinator
Mary Carrizales
Senior Area Director
Justin Caserta
EPIC Director
Darla Harris Schaap
Grants & Special Events Manager
Shannon Cardenas
EPIC Assistant Director
Kaylee Willis
Wellness Director
Megan Radaz
Marketing & Development Associate
North Side Program Staff
Josie Taylor
Youth Services Support
Donna Martinez
Jr Room Assistant
Conner Choummanivong
Elementary Program Coordinator
Sam Vandermolen
Education Coordinator
Christina Preston
Teen Program Coordinator
TJ Bolden
Junior Program Coordinator
Taylor Weenum
Registrar
Derika Wright
Elementary Assistant
Marisol Calanchi
Jr Room Assistant
Caitlin Paauwe
Art Coordinator
Jaime Owings
Education Assistant
Mitchell Miller
Teen Assistant
Hope VandenBerge
Elementary Assistant
South Side Program Staff
Cloti Martinez
Registrar
Victor Dominguez
Bus Driver
Alicia Silva
Teen Program Assistant
Jodi Wede
Elementary Assistant
Jess Naylor-Tatterson
Unit Director
Anahi Romero-Solano
Elementary Coordinator
Martha Beattie
Education Coordinator
Isabelle Karsies
JR Program Assistant
Isabel Silva
Junior Program Assistant
Sonnet Quinn
Art Coordinator
Kulawnie Saunders
Junior Program Coordinator
Marcus Hawkins
Health & PE Coordinator
Emily Grant
Elementary Assistant
Joshua Kelch
Teen Registrar
Alex Crisp
Elementary Assistant
Holland Heights Program Staff
Max Milanowski
Site Director
Jessica Gregg
Elementary Program Coordinator
Lily Harmon
Program Coordinator
BJ Scott
Health & PE Coordinator
Saugatuck – Douglas Elementary School
Michelle Jablonski
Registrar - Youth Support
Allison VanZytveld
Site Director
Fredy Rincon Perez
Program Assistant
Kelsey Morford
Health and PE Coordinator
Lilly Nyhof
Program Assistant
Board of Trustees
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 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.
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 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 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 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 Panse
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."
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 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.
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 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!
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, 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 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 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.
Kurt Wassink
I grew in up in Holland, attended Holland Christian and received my BBA and MBA from Grand Valley State University. I have been fortunate to be engaged in this community as a father of four boys, through my role as VP of Human Resources at Gentex Corporation and now as an HR Consultant and volunteer on multiple area non-profit boards. The Boys and Girls Club is making such a positive impact in this community and I am excited to be part of this great organization.
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, 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Shawn Pacanowski
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.
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