College Leadership

2023 Hope College Board of Trustees

Dr. Stephen Boerigter, Chair
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Dr. Matthew Wixson, Vice-Chair
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mr. Matthew Scogin, President
Holland, Michigan
Mrs. Sandra Gaddy, Secretary
Caledonia, Michigan
Reverend Eddy Aleman
Caledonia, Michigan
Ms. Victoria Brunn
Seattle, Washington
Dr. Llena Chavis
Holland, Michigan
Mr. Thomas Gordon
Chicago, Illinois
Reverend Dr. Nathan Hart
Greenwich, Connecticut
Mrs. Debbi Jarvis
Potomac, Maryland
Mrs. Lisa Joldersma
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Timothy Long
Ada, Michigan
Mr. James McFarlin
Champaign, Illinois
Mr. Andrew Ohm
Seattle, Washington
Mrs. Laura Paredes
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Dr. David Paul
Rochester, New York
Dr. Jeanne Petit
Holland, Michigan
Reverend Michael Pitsenberger
Rock Valley, Iowa
Mrs. Leslie Schoon-Monday
Kirkland, Washington
Dr. Edward Jonathan Soderstrom
Madison, Connecticut
Rt Reverend Eugene Sutton
Baltimore, Maryland
Ms. Carol VanAndel
Ada, Michigan
Mr. Timothy VandeBunte
Holland, Michigan
Mr. Brett VanderKamp
Holland, Michigan

The college’s operation committee meets weekly to address matters affecting the college community. In addition to making decisions regarding policy, procedure and resources, the operating committee ensures that Hope College fulfills its mission and makes progress on the strategic plan.

Matthew A. Scogin, President
Tom Bylsma, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jason Cash, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing
Sara Dorer, Director of Human Resources
Nicole Dunteman, Hope Forward Senior Program Director
Jennifer Fellinger, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Jason Gomory, Special Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
Gerald Griffin, Provost
Nate Haveman, Vice President of Admissions
Jeff Puckett, Vice President of Philanthropy & Engagement
Mary Remenschneider, Associate Vice President and Campaign Director
Timothy Schoonveld, Director of Athletics
Becky Starkenburg, Vice President of Student Formation and Dean of Students
Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President for Culture and Inclusive Excellence
William C. Vanderbilt, Community Ambassador and Senior Advisor to the President

The cabinet provides primary leadership support for strategic priorities and initiatives. Its purpose is to separate strategic planning from operations. The cabinet functions as an advisory board to shape the spiritual climate of our campus, form our workplace culture, and ensure alignment with campus-wide initiatives and strategy. The cabinet also serves to enhance communications within the college community.

Tom Bylsma

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

My favorite thing to do outside of work is to spend time with family, especially enjoying the outdoors – national parks and day hikes near and on mountains are my favorite.

Jason Cash

Director of Public Affairs and Marketing

My favorite things to do outside of work are to spend time with my family, be at my kids’ sports and activities, and cheer for Detroit sports teams.

Shonn Colbrunn

Executive Director of the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career

I love that Hope is located in an area with a lot of natural beauty and opportunities to spend time outside — particularly the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Carol De Jong

Director of Human Resources

My favorite thing to do outside of work is to spend time with family and babysit my five grandchildren.

Sara Dorer

Director of Human Resources

My favorite things about Hope College are the relationships available to students with faculty and staff on Hope’s campus and the endless opportunities for personal, spiritual and intellectual growth that are embedded in every experience.

Jennifer Fellinger

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Jason Gomory

Special Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees

There is so much to love about Hope and Holland! Being from Florida, my favorite thing about West Michigan is the four seasons (snow and all)!

Gerald Griffin

Provost

I have loved viewing IMAGES. The creativity and celebration of a multitude of cultures is astounding.

Nate Haveman

My favorite tradition is The Pull (Even Year, Every Year!). Outside of work, I love to enjoy the four seasons, the beach, and lots of golf.

Carl Heideman

Director of Process and Innovation

My favorite thing about Hope College is the sincere care and friendliness of the community. While it is not perfect, and we have issues such as marginalization and “West Michigan Nice,” there is a strong spirit of comprehensive care for others that is uplifting and fulfilling.

Heidi Kraus

Associate Provost

I love to travel (both with students and my family)! I lead the Paris May Term with Dr. Laurent Janes, and I enjoy visiting new places and seeing old through new eyes.

Steve Maiullo

Interim Dean of Arts & Humanities

Outside of work, you can find me on the various bike paths, biking, running or walking — usually at 5 a.m. with a reflective vest and a light on my head.

Jill Nutt

Director of Financial Aid

I love to travel, particularly with friends. And there’s nothing better than a good road trip!

Jonathan Peterson

Dean of Natural and Applied Sciences

My favorite Hope tradition is the Pre-College Conference communion service for faculty and staff at the beginning of the academic year.

Jeff Puckett

Vice President of Philanthropy & Engagement

Outside of work, I love to play music, hike with my wife and two Australian Shepherds, cook and eat good food (willing to experiment!) and spend time with my two grown kids.

Amy Quincey

Senior Director of Fried Center for Global Engagement

My favorite Hope tradition is IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures! I love seeing the global community at Hope take to the stage to shine and highlight the various cultures represented at Hope. My favorite thing to do outside of work is to ride my horse, Whiskey, on the beautiful West Michigan trails!

Mary Remenschneider

Associate Vice President for Campaigns and Chief Administrative Officer

My favorite thing to do outside of work is to go to Lake Michigan and enjoy the beach (preferably in the summer!).

Lindsey Root Luna

Dean of Social Sciences

I love bringing my husband and son to Hope events, and my 6-year-old loves eating at Phelps. We also love to travel and spend time at the beach! :)

Timothy Schoonveld

Director of Athletics

My favorite Hope tradition is the fight song! Outside of work, I love spending time at Lake Michigan and playing cards with family.

Matt Scogin

President

My favorite thing about Hope is our name! Our college is not named after a person or a place, but rather, we are named after a beautiful, aspirational and sacred ideal – HOPE! Outside of work, I love to listen to music and eat fish tacos – not necessarily at the same time.

Taylor Sinclair

Senior Director of Equity and Compliance

My favorite thing to do outside of work is hang out in a good bookstore.

Kara Slater

Director of Operations

My favorite thing about Holland is the farmer’s market downtown. I love to cook (and eat) all the great food we get from there weekly!

Becky Starkenburg

Vice President of Student Formation and Dean of Students

Truly, my favorite thing about Hope College is the students. I love Hope students! But I also love the beauty of our campus. This summer, especially, the campus has been gorgeous, and I am so grateful to inhabit such a beautiful place with the people of Hope!

Sonja Trent-Brown

Vice President for Culture and Inclusive Excellence

My favorite Hope College tradition is IMAGES: A Celebration of Cultures. I love to see Hope students from all across the globe share their gifts and talents. Chapel is also one of my favorite things about Hope College — but my overall favorite is Hope students!

Bill Vanderbilt

Community Ambassador and Senior Advisor to the President

My favorite thing about Hope College is the championship athletics and our relationship with the Holland community. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family doing active, outdoor activities.

Doug Van Dyken

Director of Finance and Business Services

I love Orientation weekend. It’s always so full of energy and excitement as thousands of people experience campus.

Todd Wiebe

Interim Dean of Libraries

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids (and dog). I also enjoy following my favorite sports teams, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jevon Willis

Director of Center of Diversity and Inclusion

My favorite thing about Hope is the Hope students. I am energized by the genius in our student leadership community and am inspired by their strength and innovation.