The success of any University can truly be measured by the character and achievements of its graduates. If the example of Frank Coronado, '03, is any indication, then Grand Valley is certainly living up to its mission.
A firm believer in lifelong education, Coronado earned a bachelors degree in human resource management from GVSU in 2003 after nearly 20 years in the business community working for both large and locally-owned corporations such as Worldcom, Meijer, and Steelcase, Inc. "Through its diversity, GVSU helped prepare me to deal with all types of people that I come in contact with," said Coronado. He is currently the corporate relations manager for Davenport University where he makes business and community connections for students from all walks of life.
"Frank has a true passion for assisting all those that are under served," said Dante Villarreal, '99 & '02, regional director of the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center at GVSU and a member of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. "He is a true advocate for Hispanic and all businesses, and is always opening doors for entrepreneurs throughout West Michigan."
Coronado is a founding member and currently completing his term as president of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, the Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project, and the City of Grand Rapids Civil Service Board, and is the chair for the Holland Chamber of Commerce's Holland First Program. He has recently served as a panelist imparting his wisdom and experience for the City of South Haven's Relating Not Translating: How to Market to U.S. Latinos, and Grand Valley's Hispanic Business Forum.
In recognition of his leadership and involvement in the business and Hispanic communities, Coronado was recently named Businessman of the Year by the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during their 3rd Annual Awards Banquet.
"It was an honor to win the Hispanic Businessman/Latino of the Year Award," stated Coronado. "The award means a great deal to me. It let me know that the Hispanic community and the community in general appreciate what I am doing to further Hispanics and other minorities in business professions."
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The success of any University can truly be measured by the character and achievements of its graduates. If the example of Frank Coronado, '03, is any indication, then Grand Valley is certainly living up to its mission.