Governing body of Davenport University Frank Merlotti (Chairman) Former President - Steelcase, Inc. Kenneth Yerrick (Vice Chairman) Executive VP Emeritus - Dow Corning Corp. Trustees Paula Cunningham State Director - AARP of Michigan Rami Fawaz Executive Vice President - Energy International Tracy Graham Managing Principal - Graham-Allen Partners, LLC Doyle Hayes President / CEO - dhayesGroup Robert Hetzler Former President / CEO - Monitor Sugar Company Wilbur Lettinga Former President - Lettinga & Associates / CEO - Kentland Corporation Richard J. Pappas, Ed. D. President - Davenport University Mary Tuuk President and CEO - Grand Rapids Symphony Michelle Van Dyke President - Heart of West Michigan United Way Brian Walker Principal - WalFam Ventures LLC Leadership team This team leads the direction and advancement of Davenport University consistent with the University's strategic plan, mission, vision and goals Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. President Deb Cooper Executive Vice President for Marketing and Communications Scott Epstein, Ed.D. Executive Vice President for Quality and Effectiveness Walter J.H. O'Neill, Ed.D. Executive Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services Rachel Render Executive Vice President for Alumni and Development Gilda Gely, Ph.D. Executive Vice President for Academics and Provost David Veneklase, MBA Executive Vice President for Organizational Development Michael Volk, C.P.A. Executive Vice President for Finance and CFO
