Board

David Huisman  •  Board President

David is President of the Board. David is Vice President of Commercial Lending at West Michigan Community Bank. He is serving his fourth term as a CAH Board member. Dave serves on the Finance Committee and is the past committee Chair and Board Treasurer. 

Carol Stroop •  Vice President

Carol is a member of the Program and Human Resource Committees. Carol worked 35 years for West Ottawa Schools as an elementary teacher and is now retired.

John Amell  •  Treasurer

John is retired from the Haworth Corporation as an international corporate officer. He is a member of the Development Committee.

Sally Rietveld  •  Secretary

Sally is a Vice President with Chemical Bank and is serving her third term on the Board. She is a member of the Program Committee. Sally also serves on Community Housing Partnership (CHP) Advisory Board. The CHP program is a joint venture with Good Samaritan Ministries and area churches.

John Johnston

John is serving his first term on the Board. John served as the first Development Director hired by CAH. Since leaving the position, John is employed by Bright Format and is the Chair of CAH Development Committee.

Carol Jean King

Carol is serving on the Program Committee. Carol is a retired educator and speaks fluent Spanish. Carol also has extensive international travel experience. Carol is serving her first term on the Board and is the liaison with The Holland Community Garden.

Ben Phillips

Ben is serving his second term on the Board. Ben is a member of the Development Committee. Ben also serves on the ad-hoc committee overseeing the relocation and expansion of the thrift store. He is the former owner and founder of Great Lake Woods and is now retired.

John Ruiter

John is serving his second term on the Board. He is a member of the Finance Committee and is serving on the ad-hoc committee for relocating and expanding the thrift store. John is the Director of Planned Giving, Hope College, and has a law degree.

Carol Swart

Carol is serving her second term on the Board. She is a member of the Human Resources Committee. Carol has worked for various non-profit agencies including Greater Ottawa County United Way and as a Development Officer for the Holland Hospital Foundation.

David Nyitray

David is a new Board member.  He is a member of the Human Resources Committee.  David is the Associate Director at Ready for School. 

Dan Becksvoort

Dan is a new Board member.  He is a member of the Finance Committee. Dan is a Vice President and works as a Commercial Lender at Chemical Bank.

Brian Pageau

Brian is a new Board member.  He is a member of the Development Committee.  Brian works for Midwest Energy Group.

Joel Van Veen

Joel is a new Board member.  He is a member of the Finance Committee.  Joel is a Certified Public Accountant and works for AGC.