Alumnus takes position as new security director

Russell Wolff started his job as the new director of security for the Pew Campus and Regional Centers on November 2. Wolff worked for the Meridian Township Police Department near Okemos for 26 years and recently retired from the department as assistant chief of police.

Wolff earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley in 1979 and said he is thrilled to be back at the university. "I am truly excited to give back to a place that has given me so much," said Wolff. "My professors taught me things that carried me through my entire career. I was influenced by the kind of people they were and the qualities they demonstrated in class."

Wolff said he and his wife plan to move to West Michigan after their daughter graduates from high school in June.