Alumni Spotlights
Brandon Erhart '13 & '20
Employer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
1. Tell us about your journey since graduation.
Since graduation, I have stayed here in Grand Rapids where I work
as a business consultant for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Navigating the complex world of healthcare is an ever-changing,
dynamic experience and I'm fortunate to be in West Michigan where we
have so much innovation around critical systemic problems. In 2020 I
completed my MBA and hope to continue lifelong learning.
2. Share a favorite Grand Valley memory.
There are too many to count. Some of my favorite memories are of
how the campus community came together. The GVSU Lip-Dub video, the
"Wrecking Ball" era and the Snowpocalypse of 2011 are some
of my favorites.
3. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
In 2012, I was fortunate to be part of the Grand Rapids Chamber
Emerging Leaders program. A leadership development curriculum for
young professionals. One of the speakers was the late Deb Baily. She
said of her career, "my career path has never been a one-time
decision. Throughout my career and my experiences, my path has always
been a process of elimination whereby I've taken bits and pieces from
the experiences I like and dislike. Forever changing".
4. List three words you would use to describe your Grand
Valley experience.
Formative. Community-focused. Anchored
5. What difference would you like to make in the world?
"To whom much is given, much will be required." A lot
has been said about privilege and equality over the past year. But,
what hasn't been talked about is the responsibility of privilege and
the obligation of those who have. I want to create a space where
relationships can thrive and people can advance in their careers,
their ambitions, and their relationships.
January 2021
Interest Area(s)
Health Communication, Business Administration
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