Hometown
Birmingham, Michigan / Brussels, Belgium

Education
BA Hope College '78
MA from Michigan State University in Higher Education Administration

Area of Study
Business Administration, Economics

Hobbies
Hiking, Biking, Fly Fishing, Golfing

Fun or Interesting Fact
I have been privileged to travel to over 45 countries. Highlights include experiencing Hong Kong and fishing on the Sea of Galilee.

Favorite College Memory
Significant memories have changed as my perspective on college is continually filtered through life experiences. At this stage of life I most appreciate the commitment and care I experienced from teachers and peers. Their faith, integrity, values, and work ethic greatly influenced my current life view.

Why I love Hope
The people and their commitment to what they do and why they do it the way they do! And this means everyone; faculty, staff, and students.

Favorite Artist/ Album
Beatles/Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Dan Fogelberg/Every One!

Favorite TV Show/ Movie
PGA Tour (how boring is that?!)/ "My Name is Nobody" (anybody ever heard of it?)

Best thing about Holland, MI
Small enough to still be a friendly town, but big enough to have lots of things going on. Also, it's proximity to lots of water and woods for great get-aways and golf!