Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
Higher education leader with a 50-year career, including serving as president of four institutions. Concluded a 17-year presidency at Davenport University in Michigan and now serves as President Emeritus.
Lead the strategic direction of Davenport University while focusing on implementing quality measures that elevate academic programming, student support, market position and financial strength of the institution. As a result of this focus, Davenport’s graduation rate has increased by more than 157% since 2009, and student retention, student satisfaction, and philanthropic giving are at all-time highs.