Grand Valley Metro Council

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Grand Valley Metro Council Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kevin Lignell, MPA Kevin Lignell, MPA Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Kevin Lignell, MPA's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience March 2011 - August 2012
Job Communications Director and nonprofit consultant
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
School Community Health Alliance of Michigan   November 2014 - Present
Self-employed  August 2012 - Present
Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency  December 2013 - December 2014
Grand Valley Metro Council   March 2011 - August 2012
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Grand Rapids   February 2011 - August 2012
Kalamazoo County Poverty Reduction Initiative   December 2008 - December 2010
Young Non Profit Professionals Network Greater Kalamazoo   February 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Social Media, Non-profits, Blogging, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Leadership, Marketing, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, SEO, Marketing Strategy, WordPress, Copywriting, Strategic Communications

Education
Grand Valley State University   2011 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 3.89

Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications, History

Ian Clowes Ian Clowes Houston, Texas Details
Ian Clowes's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience October 2006 - February 2007
Job Senior Planner at City of Pearland
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Pearland  June 2014 - Present
City of Pearland  July 2012 - Present
City of Pearland  May 2010 - July 2012
City of Pearland  August 2008 - May 2010
Consumers Energy  February 2007 - December 2007
Grand Valley Metro Council   October 2006 - February 2007

Skills
ArcMap, Microsoft Office, Building Permits, Land Use Planning, City Management, Zoning, Supervisory Skills, Local Government, Town Hall Meetings, Code Enforcement, Outlook, Building Codes, Community Development, Public Speaking, Land Use

Education
Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography and City Planning

Calvin College   2003 — 2005
Geography Teacher Education

Brian R. Berdanier, GISP Brian R. Berdanier, GISP Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Brian R. Berdanier, GISP's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience May 2001 - July 2004
Job Client Driven Sr. Account Manager | GeoSpatial Strategist | Relationship Focused | Providing Technology Leadership
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
RAMTeCH Corporation  June 2014 - Present
Envista  March 2011 - June 2014
Geographic Technologies Group (GTG)   March 2009 - March 2011
The Schneider Corporation  October 2007 - January 2009
The Schneider Corporation  July 2004 - October 2007
Grand Valley Metro Council   May 2001 - July 2004
County of Ottawa, Michigan   October 1999 - May 2001
Progressive AE  May 1990 - October 1999

Skills
GIS, SaaS, Program Management, Geomatics, Integration, Process Improvement, ArcGIS, ESRI, GPS, Strategy, Project Planning, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Business Process, Software Development, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Analysis, Geography, Customer Relations, Government Proposals, Proposal Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Coordination, MS Project, Contract Management, Consultative Selling, Consultancy, Account Management, Database Administration, Excel, Team Leadership, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Design, Quality Assurance, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Organizational..., PowerPoint, Utilities, Visio, Geospatial, Business Analysis, Government, Social Media..., Technology Transfer, Cartography

Education
Aquinas College
M.M., Management

Aquinas College
B.S., Geography

North Central Technical College
Associates, Computer Design

Jeremy Bergwerff Jeremy Bergwerff Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Jeremy Bergwerff's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience May 2010 - July 2010
Job Manager New Business Innovation
Industry Furniture
Experience
Steelcase  October 2014 - Present
Steelcase  March 2012 - October 2014
Steelcase  June 2011 - February 2012
Cherokee Investment Partners  May 2010 - August 2010
Grand Valley Metro Council   May 2010 - July 2010
Steelcase  July 2007 - July 2009
Macatawa Bank  May 2003 - July 2007
Booth Newspapers  1999 - 2005

Skills
Financial Analysis, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Credit, Excel, Lean Startup, Lease Negotiations, Finance, Management, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Budgets, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Analysis, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA

Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2008

Cornerstone University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Business with Economics minor

Freedom Baptist HS   1998 — 2001

Sue Bakkila Sue Bakkila Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Sue Bakkila's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience February 2000 - July 2000
Job President at Bakkila, Incorporated
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Bakkila, Incorporated   January 2010 - Present
Full Circle Marketing & Design   February 2005 - December 2009
Burton Heights Body Shop   July 2000 - January 2005
Grand Valley Metro Council   February 2000 - July 2000
Aquinas College  January 1997 - December 1999

Skills
Newsletters, Photography, Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Digital Photography, Commercial Photography, Event Photography, Photojournalism, Non-profits, Brochures, Magazine Layout Design, Magazine Design, Custom Invitations, Logo Design, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Typography, InDesign, Postcards, Brand Development, Posters

Education
Kendall College of Art and Design   2002 — 2004
Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Aquinas College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Geography, Communication Arts, Studio Art

Andrea Faber Andrea Faber Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Andrea Faber's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Transportation Planner
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Grand Valley Metro Council   September 2007 - Present
Adoption Associates, Inc.   August 2006 - September 2007
Kuyper College  August 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Nonprofits

Education
Alma College   2000 — 2003
BA, English major, Spanish minor

Christopher Dingman Christopher Dingman Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Christopher Dingman's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience February 2000 - November 2007
Job Northern Border Transportation Specialist at USDOT/FHWA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDOT/Federal Highway Administration   November 2007 - Present
Grand Valley Metro Council   February 2000 - November 2007
Grand Valley State University  January 2002 - April 2003
West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission  March 1996 - February 2000

Skills
GIS, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Policy, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, Community Development, Program Development, Data Analysis, Zoning, Government, Project Planning, Sustainability, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Regional Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Public Policy, Highways, Local Government, Public Transport, Community Outreach, Contract Management, General Public, Analysis, Legislative Relations, Program Evaluation, ArcGIS, Environmental Policy, Urban Planning, Project Management, Research, Road Safety, Spatial Analysis, Proposal Writing, Pedestrian Planning, Nonprofits, Environmental Planning, Statistics, NEPA, Public Administration, Organizational..., Public Speaking, International Events, Fundraising, Transportation, Transit-oriented...

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1992 — 1997
Master's, Community and Regional Planning

Grand Valley State University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's, Public Administration

Greg Sperlbaum Greg Sperlbaum Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Greg Sperlbaum's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience January 2011 - January 2012
Job Experienced Buyer, Plastics and NonWoven Textiles Specialist
Industry Automotive
Experience
Michigan Office Solutions (MOS)   July 2012 - June 2013
Black Swamp Percussion (Drum Foundry Div.)   April 2007 - July 2012
Grand Valley Metro Council   January 2011 - January 2012
Kelloggsville Public Schools  January 2007 - April 2007
Jackson County Road Commission   April 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Direct Sales, Email Marketing, Shipping/receiving, Logistics, Project Planning, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Coordination, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Music Education, Music Industry, Drummer, Woodworking, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Band, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, Drums, Team Building, Marketing, Music Production, Nonprofits, Management, Percussion, Music, Advertising, Social Networking, Budgets, Event Management, Sales, Time Management, Studio Recording, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Drum Set, Training, Coaching, Policy, Microsoft Excel

Education
Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2008
B.S, Public and Non-profit administration and Political Science

Columbia Central High School   2000 — 2004

Anna (Tyszkiewicz) Gremling Anna (Tyszkiewicz) Gremling Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Anna (Tyszkiewicz) Gremling's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Executive Director at Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization  June 2012 - Present
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization  October 2009 - June 2012
The Schneider Corporation  2005 - 2008
Grand Valley Metro Council   2000 - 2005

Skills
Microsoft Word, Transportation Planning, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Transportation, GIS

Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration

Grand Valley State University
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Shawn Gast Shawn Gast Saint Joseph, Michigan Details
Shawn Gast's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience December 2002 - January 2003
Job Mortgage Origination Processor
Industry Banking
Experience
United Federal Credit Union  November 2012 - Present
City of Grand Rapids City Clerk's Office   December 2011 - March 2012
US Census Bureau  June 2011 - December 2011
Berrien County  April 2004 - January 2011
Aerotek-KitchenAid   October 2003 - April 2004
Grand Valley Metro Council   December 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Analysis, GIS, Management, Project Planning, Public Speaking

Education
Aquinas College
B.S., Business Administration, Geography

Western Michigan University
MA, Public Administration

Katherine Kwiatkowski-Collen Katherine Kwiatkowski-Collen Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Katherine Kwiatkowski-Collen's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience January 2013 - April 2014
Job Contract and Compliance Coordinator at Inner City Christian Federation
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Inner City Christian Federation  November 2014 - Present
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge  April 2012 - November 2014
Grand Valley Metro Council   January 2013 - April 2014
Grand Rapids Community College  January 2010 - July 2011
Ross Innovative Employment Solutions  March 2008 - November 2009
Michigan Community Blood Centers  July 2005 - March 2008
Michigan Community Blood Centers  April 2004 - July 2005

Skills
Community Relations, Case Management, Resume Writing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Program Development, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Word, Volunteer Management, Outlook, Non-profits, Community Development, Program Management, Grant Writing, Teaching, Grants, Leadership Development, Training, Nonprofits

Education
Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Administration, 4.0 GPA

Aquinas College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology and Community Leadership, 3.87 GPA

Darrell Robinson Darrell Robinson Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Darrell Robinson's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience August 1996 - Present
Job Transportation Planner at Grand Valley Metro Council
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Grand Valley Metro Council   August 1996 - Present
West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission  October 1993 - August 1996

Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Spatial Analysis, ESRI, Cartography, Geography, Zoning, GPS

Education
Central Michigan University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography/ Earth Science

Christopher Bessert Christopher Bessert Kalamazoo, Michigan Details
Christopher Bessert's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience February 2001 - March 2008
Job GIS Coordinator at Kalamazoo County
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Kalamazoo County Government  April 2015 - Present
Christopher Bessert Cartography   December 1987 - Present
Allegan County Land Information Services   June 2008 - April 2015
GVMC / REGIS   February 2001 - March 2008
Grand Valley Metro Council   February 2001 - March 2008
Electronic Data Systems  January 1996 - December 2000

Skills
Cartography, GIS, Analysis, Research, Programming, ArcGIS, Spatial Analysis, ESRI, Access, Geospatial, GPS, Data Analysis, Database Design, Geography, Google Earth, MapInfo, Illustrator, Web Design, Website Development, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Transportation, Graphic Design, Document Design, Report Writing, Technical Documentation, Graphics, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, Book Design, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Technical Support, Project Management, Journalism, Historical Research, Geoprocessing, Geomatics, ArcCatalog, Web Mapping, ArcView, ArcMap, Spatial Databases, Aerial Photography, Digital Mapping, LiDAR

Education
Central Michigan University   1991 — 1995
B.S. in Geography, Geography/Cartography, Remote Sensing, Journalism, Graphic Design

Wendy Ogilvie, LEED AP ND Wendy Ogilvie, LEED AP ND Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Wendy Ogilvie, LEED AP ND's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Director of Environmental Programs at Grand Valley Metro Council
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Grand Valley Metro Council   September 2013 - Present
Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber  April 2000 - August 2013
Allegan Conservation District   1995 - 2000

Skills
Project Management, Environmental Consulting, Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure, Environmental Compliance, LEED AP Neighborhood..., Watershed Management, Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Sustainability, Low Impact Development, Water Resources

Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Forestry

Michigan State University
Master of Science, Resource Development

Jay Hoekstra Jay Hoekstra Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jay Hoekstra's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience March 1993 - June 2012
Job Planner at Hoekstra Town Planning
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Hoekstra Town Planning   May 2012 - Present
Grand Valley Metro Council   March 1993 - June 2012
Peoria County  January 1983 - March 1993
St. Clair County  January 1979 - December 1982

Skills
Urban Design, ESRI, SketchUp, Zoning, Planning

Education
Michigan State University   1976 — 1979
Masters of Urban Planning, Urban Planning

Michigan State University   1974 — 1976
BA, Philosophy, History, Landscape Architecture, English Literature

Mike Zonyk Mike Zonyk Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Mike Zonyk's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience February 2008 - Present
Job Transportation Planner / GIS Specialist at Grand Valley Metro Council
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Grand Valley Metro Council   February 2008 - Present
Northrop Grumman Information Systems  August 2006 - February 2008
Grand Blanc Township  June 2005 - November 2006
City of Cheyenne, Wyoming  2001 - 2003
NTH Consultants Ltd.  September 2000 - February 2002

Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, Spatial Analysis, ESRI, Cartography, Access, ArcMap, Geospatial, Spatial, ArcView, ERDAS Imagine, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Analysis, GPS, Data Analysis, Geography, Databases, Google Earth, Statistics, Data Collection, Planning, Transportation, Excel, VBA, Remote Sensing, GIS software, GIS applications, GIS analysis, ArcCatalog, Transportation Planning, MapInfo, Land Use Planning, ArcGIS Server, Geomatics

Education
Central Michigan University   1995 — 2000
Bachelors, GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing

Brian Zuber Brian Zuber Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Brian Zuber's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Graduate Student
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Grand Valley Metro Council   April 2014 - Present
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  May 2012 - August 2012
The Camera Shop of Muskegon   August 2008 - December 2011

Skills
Photography, Digital Photography, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Editing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Writing, Teaching, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Windows, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Public Speaking, Research, Sales, Data Analysis

Education
Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Environmental Biology, 3.423

Muskegon Community College   2012 — 2012
Biology & Geology

University of Alabama in Huntsville   2003 — 2007
B.A., Philosophy, Political Science

Abed Itani Abed Itani Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Abed Itani's Grand Valley Metro Council Experience February 1990 - Present
Job Director of Transportation Planning at Grand Valley Metro Council
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Grand Valley Metro Council   February 1990 - Present
Keigth & Schnars, P.A.   1988 - 1990
Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE)   1985 - 1986

Skills
Land Use Planning, Zoning, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Policy, Spatial Analysis, Research, Transportation, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Florida   1987 — 1988
Post Graduate Studies, Transportation Engineering

University of Florida   1983 — 1984
Master of Engineering (MEng), Civil Engineering, Structure

Unviersity Of Florida   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering