Board and Staff

Vision Statement:

Distinctively Christian, professionally excellent and financially sustainable services for high risk kids.

Mission Statement:

Extending God's love to youth and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values:

Integrity: Diligent adherence to codes
of honesty, ethics
and sound business practices.

Compassion: Sharing in the suffering of others; showing Christ-like mercy; demonstrating love and kindness.

Excellence: Upholding high standards of professionalism; utilizing the best practices available in our field.

About Wedgwood: Board and Staff

Board of Directors

Sally J. Swets, Chairperson
Edward Stuursma, Vice Chairperson
James Boelkins, Secretary
Dennis Bergakker, Treasurer
Judy Barnes
J. Lindsey Dood
James Engen
Ted Etheridge
Annie Hawks
David May
Michael A. McGraw
Jason Paulateer
Nancy W. Peters
Marvin L. Sapp
Greg Schierbeek
Michelle Smith-Lowe
Stanley J. Stek

Wedgwood Foundation Board of Directors

Marvin Besteman
Bob Bredeweg
Barb Haveman
Nancy Haveman
Brian Hughes
Andrea Karsten
Edward Stuursma
Donn Van Der Schie

Mark Windemuller
Rick Zweering

Wedgwood Advancement Advisory Council

Dick Antonini
Ben Brinks
Tom Claus
Frank Doezema
James Engen
Ted Etheridge
Harvey Gainey
Pat Gill
Brandon Griffin
Jim Haveman
Robert Haveman
Mark Jansen
Phil Koning
Doug Kool
Doug Nagel
David Nykamp
Wally Olsson
Mark Peters
Bob Sack
Dana Sommers
Tom Stuit
Bill Swets
Carol Van Andel
Mark Windemuller
Casey Wondergem

Wedgwood Staff Administrators

Sam Beals, MA, MM, CFRE President/CEO			616.942.2110
Randy Zylstra, LMSW Chief Operations Officer			616.831.5634
Diane Rabe, CPA Chief Financial Officer			616.831.5551
Jim Visser, MA Chief Advancement Officer			616.831.5624
Ann Britt Controller/Business Manager			616.831.5550
Sandy Boyer, BBA Chief of Human Resources			616.831.5560
Connie Frazier, BBA Advancement Manager			616.831.5620
Marla Cole, BBA Associate Director, Human Resources			616.831.5564
Heidi Cate, MA, LLP Superintendent/Principal, Lighthouse Academy			616.241.1232
Teri Clark, LMSW Director of Prevention and Community Outreach Services			616.241.3159
Kevin Van Den Bosch, LMSW Senior Director of Administrative Services			616.831.5586
Paul Nydem Director of Facilities			616.831.5540
PJ Selinski, MA Director of Information Technology			616.831.5598
June Bufkin , LMSW Associate Director, Quality Assurance/ Contracts Officer			616.831.5590
Ron Bosch, LMSW Associate Director, Residential Services/ Cutlerville			616.559.5805
Vern Oard, MA, LLP Associate Director, Residential Services/ Kentwood			616.831.5633
Mary Monsma, LMSW Associate Director of Admissions			616.831.5610
Vito Lentini , LLP Associate Director, Staff Development and Wedgwood Institute			616.831.5642
Gary Raterink, CPA Planned Giving Officer			616.831.5623
Molly Guilluame, MSW Volunteer Coordinator			616.831.5565
Patty Keeney Communications Coordinator			616.831.5619
Webmaster			616.831.5619