Contact
The most satisfying gifts come from thoughtful conversation between the donor and the university. To get started, please view our list of frequently asked questions.
If you have any additional inquiries, contact the individuals below or the University Development Office at (616)331-6000 or [email protected]. We look forward to speaking with you.

Laura Aikens
Vice President for University Development
Executive Director, GVU Foundation
(616) 331-6509
[email protected]

Dan Hurwitz
Associate Vice President for University Development
(616) 331-6531
[email protected]

Shannon Specter '03, '05
Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy
(616) 331-6539
[email protected]

Nicole Battle-Brayboy
Associate Director of College Advancement
(616) 331-5561
[email protected]

Katrina Begrow, '18
Annual Giving Manager, Campus Philanthropy
(616) 331-6093
[email protected]

Andrew Bixel
Senior Director of College Advancement
(616) 331-5619
[email protected]

Mallory Brouwer
Director of Corporate Partnerships
(616) 331-6534
[email protected]
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Jill Craig, '07, '11
Senior Director for Executive and External Engagement
(616) 331-2183
[email protected]

Shannon Dale
Senior Director of Annual Giving and Digital Strategy
(616) 331-6606
[email protected]
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Anna Davis
Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Digital Strategy
(616) 331-6806
[email protected]

Kyle Herm
Senior Director of Philanthropy
(269) 377-4739
[email protected]
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Josh Lucksted, '14
Philanthropy Officer
(616) 331-6675
lucksjos@legalisbg.com

Mary Ouellette-Maine
Director of Donor Relations
(616) 331-5706
[email protected]

Briette Bryant Phillips '08
Director of Philanthropy
(616) 331-6529
[email protected]

Susan Proctor '98, '20
Director of Alumni Relations
(616) 331-3595
[email protected]

Hunter Rich
Manager of College Advancement
(616) 331-6808
[email protected]

Kim Schmidt '88, '00
Director of Athletic Giving
(616) 331-3592
[email protected]

Emily Spranger
Associate Director of Endowed and Gift Planning
(616) 331-6563
[email protected]

Katelyn Hanley Semelbauer MPA '14
Executive Associate
(616) 331-5703
[email protected]

Ken Zahrt, '07
Director of Foundations Relations
(616) 331-6801
[email protected]

Susie Ziegler MBA '20
Director of Philanthropy
(616) 331-6092
[email protected]