Alumni in 5
Aaron Kopplin 2021
Employer
Kopplin Co. / Owner
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronkopplin/
1. Tell us about your journey since graduation.
Since graduation, I worked for a fortune 500 company as a
software developer (UFPI) in Grand Rapids for almost 5 years, at which
point I decided to quit and start my own Web Design agency for local
service businesses, Kopplin Co. (https://www.kopplin.co) I have been
running this company since 2025 and plan to continue to grow it into a
successful business.
2. Share a favorite Grand Valley memory.
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is longboarding around
campus and my apartment in Allendale. The campus and surrounding areas
are so beautiful, and its really tough to beat going outside on a nice
sunny day and riding around, or riding to and from campus on a longboard.
3. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The best piece of advice I've ever received was from my father,
who taught me that I am the pilot of my own soul and my own destiny.
He taught me that I am always in control, and it has since resulted in
me focusing on being authentic to myself, and knowing that I can
create my own path rather than needing to follow traditional paths,
which may or may not be suited for my personality and my character.
4. List three words you would use to describe your Grand
Valley experience.
- Fun - Rewarding - Self-Discovery
5. What difference would you like to make in the world?
I would like to make the world a better place and serve others by
following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
March 2026
Interest Area(s)
Computer Science
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