Kent County 2050
Steering Committee
This committee, comprised of representatives from nonprofits, schools, local governments, and businesses throughout Kent County, was appointed by Kent County, in consultation with The Right Place, The Grand Rapids Chamber, The Frey Foundation, and PNC Bank.
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Al Vanderberg
Kent County
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Cheryl Scales
North Kent Connect
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Eureka People
Housing Kent
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Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez
Hispanic Center of West Michigan
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Holly Johnson
Frey Foundation
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Jacob Maas
West Michigan Works!
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John Van Fossen
Meijer
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Kevin Polston
Kentwood Public Schools
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Krista Flynn
PNC Bank
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Mark Washington
City of Grand Rapids
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Michelle LaJoye-Young
Kent County Sheriff's Office
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Michelle Van Dyke
United Way
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Mike Mraz
Rockford Construction
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Randy Thelen
The Right Place
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Rick Baker
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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Stacie Behler
Grand Valley State University
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Stan Stek
Kent County
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Steff Rosalez
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
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Tasha Blackmon
Cherry Health