Words from some of our Alumni . . . .

“ The Hope College Economics, Management, and Accounting Department did a fantastic job preparing me for my career in public accounting. The small class sizes, the accessibility to top-notch, caring processors and a challenging, yet practical, curriculum provided me the opportunities I needed to become a well-rounded business professional and more importantly, a well-rounded person.”

Curtis Brinks 2000, Senior Auditor,
Deloitte & Touche, LLP

“ In my courses, I learned the textbook fundamentals and problem-solving skills needed to begin a career in business, but more importantly I learned the real world applications- from my professors’ personal experiences, through case studies and by visits to local companies. The Department also offered numerous opportunities to network with the business community, conduct research with professors, and gain experience through internships. Many colleges may have some of these offerings, but few can deliver it with the same accessibility, level of caring, and commitment to ethics that Hope College’s professors display.”

Kristin Timmer 1999, Assistant Vice
President, Bank One

“ I felt very prepared for the challenges of law school. Having a background in economics gives one an advantage in law school, and makes studying the law in general much easier.”

Eric Goodman 2000, Attorney,
Jones Day-Cleveland

“ I commuted from home throughout college, so while I still got involved in the overall college lifestyle, my main focus was on academics. Because of this, I was fortunate that the faculty throughout Hope College, especially within the Business, Economics, and Accounting Department, were so enjoyable and influential. I grew as close to some of my professors as I did to some fellow classmates.

Being an accounting major, I not only had the same students in most of my classes in the last two years of college, but I had a select few professors. Those few professors, most notably Professor Herb Martin, Professor Lynne Hendrix, and Professor Brian Porter, became a big part of my life. I respected them inside and outside the classroom, as educators, encouragers, advisors, and even as good friends.

They helped get me the classes and credits I needed after we found out together that an accounting degree required additional credits. Then, they proceeded to give me the best possible education on my way to getting those credits, so that I didn't just get a degree, but I got valuable education and experience to use in the future.

Now looking backing, I have repeatedly used what my professors taught me during my 4-year stretch at Hope College. Only half of it actually deals with academics though. The rest are life lessons they taught me just in the way they acted at all times -- things such as serving others unselfishly, listening attentively, being generous with time, talents, and resources, and loving God and others."

Brian Bredewey 2002,
Accountant, JCI