Conner Hicks
Conner Hicks, '15, was hired by the Grand Rapids-based West Michigan Sports Commission as its new national sales manager in November 2021. As a 2015 GVSU graduate with a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Hicks spent the last three years as sale
Published November 29, 2021
Megan Bonelli
Megan Bonelli, '13, joined the Stratacomm team in June of 2021 and has been loving her experience! She serves as an Account Supervisor working on government and automotive client projects.
Published November 15, 2021
Shannon Bruin
Shannon Bruin, '12 & '14, has been promoted to Regional Clinic Director at Thriveworks Counseling, managing 22 offices throughout Michigan and Illinois. Shannon has become a premiere employer for private practice Clinicans and recently implemented a Resid
Published November 12, 2021
Antoinette Martin
Antoinette Martin, '20, currently works at the Grand Haven Chamber where she coordinates and executes community events such as the Art Festival and the Farmers Markets. She graduated from GVSU in 2020 with a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Published November 10, 2021
DeMario Bell
DeMario Bell, '16, has been promoted to Head of Partner Engagement and Outreach at Mentor Collective. Mentor Collective is a startup EdTech company based in Boston and they are the leading provider of high-impact mentoring programs.
Published October 8, 2021
Nathan Gerken
Nathan Gerken, '14, completed a PhD in Physics from Florida State University in April and started working at PlatinumEdge Solutions as a Programmer in September.
Published October 6, 2021
Brian Kruzell
Brian Kruzell, '18, is now a Home-Based Clinician for Bay Arenac Behavioral Health. He is back in his hometown and trying to make a difference!
Published September 23, 2021
Robert Zinger
Robert Zinger, '12, is now the Coordinator for Academic Initiatives & Living Learning Communities at the University of Central Florida.
Published September 20, 2021
Laura Bretz
Laura Bretz, '08, was recently hired by Roku as a Senior Vertical Marketing Manager. She previously worked at Discover Financial Services for 7 years, most recently as the Senior Manager of Brand Media and Advertising. Laura also received her MBA in Marke
Published September 20, 2021
Steven Woodard
Steven Woodard, '88, has recently joined ProSight Specialty Insurance as Director of Alternative Markets in the company's Structured Risk Department, the company is HQ'ed in Morristown, NJ. He works with large national accounts who require alternative ris
Published September 17, 2021
Rachel Gorman
Rachel Gorman, '14, landed a new job as the Director of Development at Pioneer Resources.
Published September 8, 2021
Jim VerPloeg
Jim VerPloeg, '83, became the Magistrate for the Court in January of 2020 after being the Court Administrator. His degree from GVSU was a BS in Legal Administration.
Published September 8, 2021
Tessa Keena
Tessa Keena, '12, recently celebrated 10 years with Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors and leads the firm's Accounting Solutions Team. She began her career in the field of Cosmetology and transitioned into Public Accounting through her continued education
Published September 1, 2021
David Tchozewski
Dave Tchozewski, '86 & '97, has served the PreK-12 education community for over 34 years in a variety of roles. He started his career in 1988 as a high school math teacher at Port Huron Northern. He returned to West Michigan in 1991 to teach and coach
Published August 30, 2021
Nicole Giauque
Nicole Giauque, '09, was promoted to Internal Care Coordinator doing scheduling and other office work including billing and payroll prep after working for 6 months as a Caregiver at Comfort Keepers in Farmington Hills.
Published August 30, 2021
Janessa Smit
Janessa Smit, '08, has been hired as the first Executive Director of the Hudsonville Education Foundation. The Hudsonville Education Foundation (HEF) is a 501c3 public charity created in 2004 to foster educational opportunities for Hudsonville Public
Published August 13, 2021
Joe Harmsen
Joe Harmsen, BME '15, recently accepted a new job teaching middle & high school orchestra at Rochester Community Schools in Rochester, MI. He also completed his Master of Music in Music Education degree at Michigan State University this summer.
Published August 10, 2021
Bradley Stek
Bradley Stek, '19, was recently hired as District Representative for Congressman Peter Meijer's office.
Published August 5, 2021
Kristina Green
Kristina Green, '12, recently relocated to the greater Boston area for a position with Harvard Medical School on their Alumni Affairs and Development team.
Published August 2, 2021
Stephanie Miletich
Stephanie Miletich, '14, is excited to announce her new position and career advancement in human resources within the nonprofit sector. After 5 years with Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore as Manager of HR & Governance, she is now the Chief Organizat
Published July 30, 2021