Company Overview of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University announced the appointment of Kate Pew Wolters to the company's board of trustees. Pew Wolters will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Sue Carnell; Pew Wolters will serve the remainder of an eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016.

Grand Valley State University announced the appointment of six new directors to The Grand Valley University Foundation at its annual meeting held on October 2, 2012. Michael A. Batts, David P. Mehney, Hank Meijer, Jeffrey S. Padnos, Mary Tuuk and Arthur V. Scott will bring their leadership skills and passions for community involvement to Grand Valley University Foundation as members of the board of directors. Director Daniel B. Pfeiffer has joined the foundation's advisory cabinet. Michael A. Batts is a business executive and engineer with 32 years of experience who serves as the president and CEO of Batts Group Ltd. and Belfry Development Corp. David P. Mehney, a lifelong member of the East Grand Rapids community, has been president of the KMW Group Inc. since 1966. Hank Meijer is co-chairman and CEO of Meijer Inc. Jeffrey S. Padnos joined his family's business, Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company, in 1979 and became president in 1988. Mary Tuuk is the president of Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan). Arthur V. Scott is president and CEO of JAAR Inc.

The Board of Trustees of Grand Valley State University named Karen Loth as vice president for development. Mr. Karen has been at GVSU since 2000, most recently serving as interim vice president for development. Loth replaces Maribeth Wardrop, who came to Grand Valley State University in 1999 and retired in January.