The President
Dr. Joseph M. Stowell is Cornerstone University’s 11th president. He began his presidential duties on Feb. 1, 2008.
He is a nationally known speaker and author of more than 20 books, and he also serves on the board and executive committee of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He was president at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for 18 years. He received a Doctor of Divinity degree from The Master's College.
“This is where my heart is,” Stowell said of Cornerstone. “I’m most excited about being around students in this generation. I want to continue the tradition of this university being a community where students are encouraged and nurtured by the environment and culture. I want students to thrive here. It excites me that God’s hand is in it.”
Click here to find out more about Dr. Stowell.
Vice President
John F. VerBerkmoes, B.R.E., M.T.S., Ph.D.
Vice President and Academic Dean of GRTS
Contact: john.verberkmoes@cornerstone.edu
Administrative Assistants
Jo Anna Kelly, B.A.
Administrative Assistant
Contact: joanna.kelly@cornerstone.edu
Sarah Lehman
Academic Office Assistant
Contact: sarah.lehman@cornerstone.edu
Kate Mondal, B.S.
Administrative Assistant
Contact: kate.mondal@cornerstone.edu
Diana O'Connor, B.S.
Administrative Assistant
Contact: diana.oconnor@cornerstone.edu
Admissions
Graham McKeague, M.Theol., M.A., Ph.D. Program
Director of Admissions
Contact: graham.mckeague@cornerstone.edu
Ashley Nichols, B.A., M.A., LLPC
Assistant Director of Admissions
Contact: ashley.nichols@cornerstone.edu
Sarah Enck, B.A., M.A. Program
Admissions Counselor
Contact: sarah.enck@cornerstone.edu
Annette VanRyn, B.A.
Data Coordinator
Contact: annette.vanryn@cornerstone.edu
Alumni Relations
Nate Clason, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Program
Director of Alumni Relations
Contact: nate.clason@cornerstone.edu
Kern Scholars Program
Darrell Yoder, B.A., M.Div.
Director of the Kern Scholars Program
Contact: darrell.yoder@cornerstone.edu
Library
Fred Sweet, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., MLIS, D.Min.
Director of Miller Library & Theological Librarian
Contact: fred.sweet@cornerstone.edu
Ministry Residency & Urban Ministry Initiatives
Rev. Royce Evans, B.S., M.A., D.Min. Program
Director of Ministry Residency & The Urban Ministry Initiatives
Contact: royce.evans@cornerstone.edu
Student Services
Tara Kram, B.A., M.A., LPC
Associate Dean of Students
Contact: tara.kram@cornerstone.edu
Office of the Registrar
Gail Duhon, B.S., M.B.A.
Registrar
Contact: gail.duhon@cornerstone.edu
Board of Trustees
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Carole Bos, Vice Chairman
Senior Partner
Bos & Glazier, PLC
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Dr. Mark Campbell
President
Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan, P.C.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Steve Cochlan
President and CEO
The Cochlan Group, Inc./Bank Consulting Group Inc.
Chicago, Ill.
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Dr. Don Denyes, Secretary
Senior Pastor
South Church
Lansing, Mich.
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Jennie Afman Dimkoff
President
Storyline Ministries Inc.
Fremont, Mich.
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Harvey Gainey
President
Gainey Realty & Investment Corp.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Steve Hawks (CU '81), Chairman
Senior Vice President
Fifth Third Bank
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Dr. Rick Koole (CU '70)
Senior Pastor
Chapel Pointe
Hudsonville, Mich.
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J. William Luurtsema
President
Luurtsema Sales Inc.
Jenison, Mich.
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Dr. Al Meredith (CU '68)
Senior Pastor
Wedgwood Baptist Church
Fort Worth, Texas
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David Pray (CU '08)
President/CEO
Decker Construction Inc.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Amy Shane
Doctoral Student
Littleton, Colo.
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Joe Slaughter (CU '69)
President/CEO
Herff Jones Inc.
Indianapolis, Ind.
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Dr. Joseph Stowell III
President
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Dr. Larry Thompson
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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Wayne Visbeen, Treasurer
President
Visbeen Associates Inc.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Bonnie Walters
Director of Spanish Immersion
NorthPointe Christian Schools
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Skot Welch
Founder/Principal
Global Bridgebuilders
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Daniel R. Wielhouwer (CU '68)
President/CEO
Club & Community Corporation
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Dr. Lee Zuidema
Kentwood Family Dentistry
Kentwood, Mich.
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Honorary Trustees
Rev. Charles Alber, Wyoming, Mich.
Rev. Roy J. Clark, Grand Rapids, Mich.
C. John Miller, Marco Island, Fla.
Lewis Roberts, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Rev. Bruce N. Stewart, Middleville, Mich.