List of Grand Valley State University people
Alumni House on Grand Valley State University-Allendale campus
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The list of Grand Valley State University people includes notable alumni, faculty, staff, and presidents. There are 86,835 alumni who reside in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and other countries.[1]
Presidents of Grand Valley State University
Past and current presidents include:[2][3]
Alumni
- Jordan Timmerman - Head Men's Volleyball Coach at Adrian College - 2013 NVCF Division II National Coach of the Year - 2009 graduate [4]
- Erion Veliaj- Minister of Youth and Social Affairs of Albania. A.B Political Science [5][6]
- Howard Bailey - Former Detroit Tigers pitcher [7]
- Brandon Barnes - Former offensive lineman for the NFL Indianapolis Colts[8]
- John R. Beyrle - Current United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation[9]
- Josh Bourke - Tackle for the CFL Montreal Alouettes[10]
- Cameron Bradfield - Offensive Tackle for Jacksonville Jaguars[11]
- Ty Bross - Published author in the field of information security.[12]
- Greg Cadaret - Former Major League Baseball pitcher[13]
- Brian Calley - Michigan House of Representatives, American Banker, Republican politician, current Lieutenant Governor of Michigan[14]
- Brandon Carr - Cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys[15]
- Jeff Chadwick - Former NFL Wide Receiver[16]
- Paul Cranmer – former CFL player
- Greg Colton - Director and storyboard revisionist for the animated TV series Family Guy[17]
- The Crane Wives - All five band members (Ben Zito, Dan Rickabus, Kate Pillsbury, Emilee Petersmark, and Tom Gunnels)
- Mark Dewey - Former Major League Baseball pitcher[18]
- Patrick Sheane Duncan - Screenwriter, director (Mr. Holland's Opus, Courage Under Fire)[19]
- Darnell Earley - Former interim mayor of Flint, Michigan and current city manager of Saginaw, Michigan[20]
- Ron Essink - Former NFL offensive tackle of the Seattle Seahawks[21]
- Tony Ferguson - 2-time Collegiate All-American wrestler; professional mixed martial artist, Winner of season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter - UFC Lightweight[22][23]
- Cullen Finnerty - Former NFL quarterback[24]
- Frank Foster - Current member of the Michigan House of Representatives serving the 107th District[25]
- Eric Fowler - Former NFL wide receiver[26]
- Robert Genetski - Current member of the Michigan House of Representatives serving the 88th District[27]
- Mike Gravier - NCAA American football coach[28]
- Thomas Hooker - Current member of the Michigan House of Representatives serving the 77th District[29]
- Charles Johnson - NFL wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns
- Derrick Jones - Former NFL Defensive Tackle/End of the Tennessee Titans[30]
- Margo F. Jonker - Assistant softball coach for the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia, Head softball coach of the Central Michigan Chippewas[31]
- John Keating - Fox Sports Net personality who used on air name of Steve Knight while in Grand Rapids.
- David Kircus - Former NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos[32][33]
- Tim Lelito - NFL offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints
- Keyonta Marshall - Former NFL defensive tackle for the New York Jets[34]
- Nick McDonald - NFL Free Agent Offensive Lineman [35]
- Rick Outman - Current member of the Michigan House of Representatives serving the 70th District[36]
- Tommy Remengesau - President of the Republic of Palau
- Brian Rider - Computer Scientist and Information Architect, best known as the Founder of Digital Wingman which begun in his freshman dorm room at Grand Valley.[37]
- Rob Rubick - Former NFL tight end of the Detroit Lions
- Michael Sak - Former member of the Michigan House of Representatives[38]
- Virgil L. Sharpton - Administrator at University of Alaska Fairbanks and member of the US Arctic Research Commission[39]
- Bill Sheridan - Linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins[40]
- Dan Skuta - NFL Linebacker who plays for the San Francisco 49ers[41]
- Jon Switalski - Member of the Michigan House of Representatives serving the 25th District. Former Macomb County Commissioner[42]
- Wm. Stage - Journalist and photographer[43]
- Matt Thornton - Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox[44][45]
- Frosty Wooldridge - Journalist and writer[46]
- Sarah Zelenka - Rower at the 2012 Summer Olympics[47]
Faculty and staff
- Stephen Rowe - A philosopher who published over ten books.
- James Goode - A famous historian who wrote many books.
- Tom Beck - Football head coach, 1985–1990[48]
- Mary de Young - Sociology professor and author[49]
- Don Dufek, Sr. - Athletic director, 1972–1976[50]
- Brady Hoke - Defensive line coach, 1983 and current Michigan Wolverines head football coach [51]
- Brian Kelly - Football head coach, 1991–2003 and current Notre Dame head football coach[48][52]
- William Levitan - Professor of Classics
- Chuck Martin - Football head coach, 2005–2009 and 2010-2013 Notre Dame assistant coach. Currently Miami (Ohio) Head Football Coach.[53]
- Monica McFawn Robinson - Winner of the 2013 Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction .[54]
- David Plowden - Photographer and lecturer[55]
- Jay Smith - Basketball head coach, 1996-97
- Gleaves Whitney - Author and director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies[56]
References
- ↑ "Alumni". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- ↑ "Former GVSU Presidents". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ↑ "President Thomas J. Haas". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ↑ "Jordan Timmerman". adrianbulldogs.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ "Erion Veliaj, '02". Grand Valley State University Alumni Association. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ↑ "Ministër i Mirëqenies Sociale dhe Rinisë". Government of Albania. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ↑ "Howard Bailey". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ "Brandon Barnes". colts.com. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Biography - John Beyrle". U.S. State Department. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Josh Bourke". Montreal Alouettes Football Club. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Cameron Bradfield". National Football League. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "I Just Want Your Anonymized Contacts! Benefits and Education in Security & Privacy Research". CREDS: Cyber-security Research Ethics Dialog & Strategy. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ↑ "Greg Cadaret". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ↑ "Snyder picks GVSU alumnus as runningmate". GVNow. Retrieved 26 August 2010.
- ↑ "Brandon Carr". gvsulakers.com. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Jeff Chadwick". Profootball.com. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
- ↑ "Alumnus directs "Family Guy" episode - Grand Valley State University". GV Now. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Mark Dewey". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "A who’s who of Michigan’s most prominent collegians.". Detroit Business Journal. Hour Media, Inc. July–August 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
- ↑ "Muskegon native Darnell Earley leads international group". Muskegon Chronicle. March 7, 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ↑ "Ron Essink". databaseSports.com. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Ex-Grand Valley State wrestler Tony Ferguson wins 'The Ultimate Fighter,' earns UFC contract". Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ↑ "Tony Ferguson UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014.
- ↑ Slagter, Josh (July 2, 2009). "Ex-Lakers QB Cullen Finnerty unsure about future". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ↑ "Representative Frank Foster :: House District 107". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ↑ "Eric Fowler". Detroit Lions. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Representative Bob Genetski :: House District 88". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ↑ "Bluefield College Names New Coach". The Southwest Times. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "Representative Thomas Hooker :: House District 77". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ↑ "Derrick Jones". The Buffalo Bills. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Alumni-Margo Jonker". GVSU Alumni Relations. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ "David Kircus". nfl.com. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ↑ Reens, Nate (September 15, 2010). "Former Grand Valley State, Detroit Lions wide receiver David Kircus in trouble with law again". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ↑ "Keyonta Marshall". FL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Nick McDonald, G for the Green Bay Packers". National Football League. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- ↑ "Representative Rick Outman :: House District 70". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ↑ Kukla, Myron (December 1, 2008). "Lakeshore Advantage Contest for Innovation". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ↑ "Official Profile: Michigan (MI) State Representative Michael G. Sak (MI House of Representatives)". Freedom Speaks. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ↑ "COMMISSIONERS > Current". USARC. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ↑ "Bill Sheridan". msuspartans.com. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ↑ Johnson, Greg (April 29, 2009). "Lakers' Dan Skuta may make most of NFL chance". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Biography Rep. Jon M. Switalski". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
- ↑ Stage, Wm (2008). Fool for Life. Floppinfish Publishing Company Ltd. p. 155. ISBN 978-0-9629124-7-4.
- ↑ Lamberts, Lee (Nov 1, 2011). "Q&A with Grand Valley State Hall of Famer, Chicago White Sox pitcher Matt Thornton". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ↑ "Matt Thornton". MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "About Frosty Wooldridge". FrostyWooldridge.com. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ↑ "Sarah Zelenka". usrowing.org. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 "Brian Kelly Named 29th Head Football Coach At Notre Dame". University of Notre Dame. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ↑ "Mary DeYoung". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ↑ "GVSU History - The Sporty Side of Grand Valley". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ↑ "Brady Hoke". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ Whiteside, Kelly (August 29, 2010). "New Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly getting an Irish education". USA Today. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ↑ Hamilton, Brian (January 5, 2010). "Chuck Martin: Notre Dame job 'dream come true'". Chicago Breaking Sports. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ↑ "Winners Announced for the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction". The University of Georgia Press. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Biography". David Plowden. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ↑ "Gleaves Whitney". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
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