The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Board
Board of Trustees
The Governing Board of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is made up of local leaders from diverse backgrounds. Our trustees provide invaluable guidance and vision for all areas of our work. These individuals donate their time, energy, and expertise to help us identify opportunities for long-term community impact, respond swiftly and appropriately when unforeseen challenges arise, and address our community’s ever-changing social, cultural, educational, and greatest needs.
Mark Pereira
Chair
Consultant
Cindy Anderson
Vice Chair
Retired Educator
Pat Verduin
Secretary
MIJA
Keith Konarska
Treasurer
Consultant/retired Superintendent
Brandon Brown
CEO, American Repair Maintenence
Mary Carole Cotter
Attorney/NOCH VolunteerServices Dept.
Natalia Kovicak
President, Economic Club of Grand Rapids
Robert Peel
Managing Director, Baird
Dr. David H. Swain
Dentist
Barb VanHeest
Relationship Manager, Chase Business Banking
Shirley Woodruff
Vice President, Heritage Property Management
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