Leadership of Hope College

The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte
1811-1876, Founder of Hope College

The Rev. Philip Phelps, Jr.
First President of Hope College, 1866-1878

The Rev. Charles Scott
Second President, 1878-1893

Gerrit J. Kollen
Third President, 1893-1911

The Rev. Ame Vennema
Fourth President, 1911-1918

Edward D. Dimnent
Fifth President, 1918-1931

Wynand Wichers
Sixth President, 1931-1945

Irwin J. Lubbers
Seventh President, 1945-1963

Calvin A. VanderWerf
Eighth President, 1963-1970

Gordon J. Van Wylen
Ninth President, 1972-1987

John H. Jacobson
Tenth President, 1987-1999

James E. Bultman
Eleventh President, 1999-until June 30, 2013

John C. Knapp
Twelfth President, beginning July 1, 2013