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Food solutions company welcomes new SVP, CMO
The new SVP, CMO joins the company following an 18-year career with Kellogg's® and its spin-off Kellanova™.
Entrepreneur donates $200,000 to support youth
A local YouTuber and financial educator has donated $200,000 to local organizations and students in Grand Rapids.
Chemical supplier appoints new VP
Schoen first joined Haviland as a seasonal employee working on production lines while attending high school and college.
CPA firm welcomes new tax director
In this role, she will focus on growing the depth of services the firm offers its private clients, such as wealth transfer planning, estate and gift tax planning, business succession planning, and advising.
Child welfare nonprofit hires new President and CEO
The region’s oldest child welfare nonprofit has appointed a new President and CEO.
Attorney named to statewide HR and workforce council
The MHA Human Resources and Workforce Council is dedicated to advancing the mission of the MHA and the role of HR leaders in the health care sector.
University appoints Director of Athletics and Corporate Partnerships
The new position comes in anticipation of the university's inaugural football season.
Lakeshore trucking company owners retiring, liquidating assets
After three generations and 85 years in the trucking business, the Van Wyk family and owners of TransWay, Inc., have decided to retire.
Wealth management firm continues planned growth
The office expansion more than doubled the size of the existing space.
Arts organization elects new leadership
Broadway Grand Rapids has elected a new Executive Committee and added two members to its Board of Directors.
Foundation names new Executive Director
In this role, she will focus on growing community connections and increasing the foundation's visibility.
Youth digital media and career development nonprofit expands leadership
The members bring experience working with companies such as 2K Games, ABC, Adobe Inc., Apple TV+, Coca-Cola, FOX, Fox Corporation, NBC, Netflix, Nike, Inc., Sony Pictures, Spotify, Taco Bell, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Studios, and Walmart.
Attorney joins Board of Directors for zoo
Gordon is a member of the firm’s Business and Corporate Services Team, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies and venture capital, and general corporate counseling and representation.
Hospital appoints new board leadership
Hendrickson succeeds Steve Van Andel, who has served on the hospital’s board for nearly 40 years, most recently as chair since 2021.
News veteran to lead statewide association of broadcasters
Jones started his career at WOOD TV8 as a sportscaster in 2011, covering major sporting events, including Super Bowls and Stanley Cups.
Chamber adds new leadership
The hires are part of a restructuring of the Director of Talent position into two new roles.
Wealth management firm and trust bank adds board member
Welch brings a multi-faceted business background that includes working as a global diversity and inclusion strategist, venture capital fund executive, industry thought leader, speaker, and author.
CPA firm bolsters leadership team
The Director of Finance and Operations will manage the support services department, which includes administration, human resources, finance, and IT.
Attorney rejoins law firm litigation practice
He has experience in several areas of the law, including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and data privacy, and mobility matters.
Local leader to be honored for commitment to trust and ethics
The award honors a business or nonprofit leader whose honesty, integrity, transparency and impact make western Michigan a better place to live and do business.