Gaylen Byker
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| Gaylen J. Byker | |
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| Born | 1948 |
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| Title | President of Calvin College |
| Term | 1995–Present |
| Predecessor | Anthony Diekema |
| Spouse | Susan Lemmen |
| Children | Tanya Byker-Phair; Gayle |
| Website www.calvin.edu/... |
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Gaylen James Byker (born 1948) is a former international businessman and the current President of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Byker is a native of Hudsonville, Michigan. He served in the United States Army from 1967 until 1970. Following his service in the Vietnam War, he attended Calvin College graduating in 1973. He went on to do graduate work, and received a master's degree and a JD in World Politics from the University of Michigan, as well as a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his education, he worked in the fields of international banking and energy. He also taught at American University of Beirut. Byker married Susan Lemmen in 1970 and they have two daughters.
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| Preceded by Anthony J. Diekema |
President of Calvin College 1995-Present |
Succeeded by Current President |
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