Speaker: Dr. Chet Zelasko, Ph.D Speaker Topic: Be the example for the change you seek in others (Health & Wellness) Bio: Dr. Chet Zelasko, PhD is a health scientist, speaker, and author who specializes in translating complex scientific research into practical health and wellness strategies. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology and Health Education from…
Speaker: Dana Hebreard, Ph.D. - Assistant Director, CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, GVSU Speaker Topic: Talent Link initiative at Grand Valley State University Bio: Dana, originally from Brooklyn, New York, grew up in various big cities such as Chicago and Miami. She attended Indiana University Bloomington, where she received undergraduate degrees in journalism and communication.…
Speaker: Britany Affolter-Caine, PhD - Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) Speaker Topic: Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) Bio: Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine is the executive director of Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), an alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. As one of the nation's top university innovation…
Speaker: Bev Thiel - Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Kent County Speaker Topic: Imagine Capital Campaign for Affordable Housing in Kent County Bio: Bev has been Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Kent County since 2019. She has dedicated her career to the not-for-profit sector and is an advocate for racial equity in affordable housing.…
Join us for a special luncheon where our Club Past Presidents (Flickering Candles) will join us and share their stories about the growth of the club and the impact leading the club had on each of them.
Speaker: Carlos Sanchez - Executive Director, Casa Latina Davenport University Speaker Topic: Casa Latina at Davenport University Bio: Carlos Sanchez, born in Mexico City, is the Executive Director of Casa Latina at Davenport University. Before joining Davenport, he spent ten years at Ferris State University, where he developed two key initiatives: LEADeres, a professional development and…
Speaker: Mike Wall - Executive Director of Automotive Analysis, S & P Global Mobility Speaker Topic: Automotive Industry Outlook Bio: Mike brings over 25 years of financial analysis, forecasting, consulting and manufacturing experience to the firm, with a primary focus on assisting financial firms and manufacturers in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry,…
Join us for our annual District Governor luncheon! Speaker: 2025 District Governor Mark Andresky Speaker Topic: District 6290 Goals & Updates Bio: Mark Andresky is the District Governor and Trainer for Rotary District 6290, Past President of the Charlevoix Rotary Club, and serves on his club’s Board of Directors and as the club’s Rotary Foundation…
Speaker: Rich MacKeigan - General Manager, ASM Global Speaker Topic: Updates on ASM Global Venues in Grand Rapids Bio: Rich MacKeigan will revisit our club and give updates and exciting developments since he last spoke to our club in 2022. Rich has served as General Manager for ASM Global in Grand Rapids since 1998, overseeing…
Join us for a remarkable opportunity as 99-year-old World War II veteran Eugene "Gene" Khorey will share his first-hand experience from the battlefield. Gene is one of the last living members of the Greatest Generation right here in Grand Rapids. He will share personal insight into pivotal moments of WWII—from combat in France to the…