Leadership Team
Leads the direction and advancement of Davenport consistent with the University's strategic plan, mission, vision and goals.
President
Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D.
Members
Kim Bruyn
Executive Vice President for University Relations and Communications
Scott Epstein, Ed.D.
Executive Vice President for Quality and Effectiveness
Larry Polselli, Ed.D.
Executive Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
Linda Rinker, Ed.D.
Executive Vice President for Academics and Provost
David Veneklase
Executive Vice President for Human and Organizational Development
Michael Volk, C.P.A.
Executive Vice President for Finance and CFO
Barbara Mieras, Ph.D.
Interim Executive Vice President for Advancement
Board of Trustees
Governing body of Davenport University.
Chairman
Tracy D. Graham
Managing Principal
Graham-Allen Partners, LLC
South Bend, IN
Vice Chairman
Frank H. Merlotti
President
Design Group
Steelcase, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
Trustees
Kenneth C. Bovee
President/CEO
Keystone Management Group
Mt. Pleasant, MI
James N. DeBoer Jr.
Partner
Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett
Grand Rapids, MI
Rami A. Fawaz
CEO
PowerOne Corporation
Canton, MI
Doyle Hayes
President/CEO
dhayesGroup
Grand Rapids, MI
Robert Hetzler
Former President/CEO
Monitor Sugar Company
Bay City, MI
Wilbur A. Lettinga
Former President
Lettinga & Associates
CEO Kentland Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI
James B. Meyer
Former Chairman, President/CEO
Spartan Stores
Hudsonville, MI
Richard J. Pappas, Ed. D.
President
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
Michelle Van Dyke
Regional President
Fifth Third Bank
Grand Rapids, MI
Kenneth Yerrick
Executive VP Emeritus
Dow Corning Corp.
Traverse City, MI
