Assistant Executive Director for Degage Ministries
Bio:At Degage Ministries, Bridgette is responsible for a number of tasks including event planning, public relations, and program analysis. Bridgette is a Grand Rapids native and both she and her husband, Andy, are actively involved at Ada Bible Church.
Jeff Bodtke, B.A. ‘10Bio:Jeff graduated from Cornerstone in 2010 with his B.A. in Business with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in finance. Right out of college he moved to Ann Arbor to work for a communications firm that represented a Fortune 100 corporation in the automotive industry. A year after graduating he is now operating an electronics recycling company in SW Michigan. He feels privileged to be able to give back to his alma mater by serving as a member of the board.
Terri Fowler, B.A. ‘81Bio:Terri graduated from Cornerstone University in 1981 with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication. She has worked with non-profit organizations, in community and church relations, and is currently serving as a chaplain at Gordon Food Service. Terri and her husband Bruce attend Thornapple Covenant Church, where she is an elder. They have two adult children. In her leisure, Terri enjoys reading, biking, gardening and traveling.
Lee Geysbeek, B.A. ‘93Occupation:Radio Marketing Director for Compassion International
Bio:After working for Cornerstone University Radio for 34 years in various capacities including serving as Senior Vice President for 18 years, Lee joined the Compassion International Team in 2009 as Radio Marketing Director USA. In this role Lee seeks to work with Christian and select mainstream radio stations and networks to support the ministry of Compassion International to release children from poverty in Jesus Name. Lee married Janice VerStrate in 1975 together have three children, Kelly, Christopher and Corey and seven grandchildren.
Deborah Guyton, M.A. ‘10 Occupation:Associate Relations Manager at Saint Mary’s Health Care
Bio:Deborah is passionate about helping others realize their full potential and obtaining their dreams. In fulfilling her personal mission to educate, equip, and empower individuals while demonstrating God’s love, Deborah is recognized as an educator and change agent in ministry and business. She and her family live in Grand Rapids.
Lindsey Kerstetter, M.S. ‘09Occupation:Copy Editor for Global Amway Marketing
Bio:Pulling from experience at four different colleges, Lindsey brings a voice to the nontraditional alumni that proudly call Cornerstone University their alma mater. She and her husband, Ryan, reside in Lowell and are the proud parents to their first child, Lucy.
Rick Koole, B.R.E. ‘70Occupation:Senior Pastor for Chapel Pointe Church in Hudsonville
Bio:Rick has served at Chapel Pointe since 1998 and one of his church’s current ministries, LifePointe Media, provides recordings of his sermons for Christian school teachers across the country. He and his wife, Carolyn (B.A. ’99), have been blessed with five children.
Mike Krick, B.A. ‘94Occupation:Director of Advocacy for World Orphans
Bio:Through his work with World Orphans, Mike has had the opportunity to lead several international trips to Africa, Asia and Central America to build awareness, relationships, and provide resources to many impoverished areas. Mike and his family attend Crossroads Community Church in Evart, MI where he serves on the worship team by playing keys.
Wendy Holtvluwer (Parr), B.A. ‘94Occupation:Attorney at Miller Johnson
Bio:Wendy is a partner at Miller Johnson where she specializes in estate planning, probate, business, taxation, and nonprofit entities. She and her husband, Mark, live in Grand Rapids where she enjoys creating books of their travel experiences and developing her cooking skills.
Brian Sandberg, B.A. ‘99