As a local law enforcement officer, Curt sees first hand the need in our community for food, clothing and shelter. By joining The People Center Board of Directors in 2004 Curt realized his ambition to contribute to the area in ways outside of his professional capacity.

Kaitlin joined the People Center Board of Directors in January of 2008.  She is a Corporate Recruiter for Med Options, Inc. of Old Saybrook, CT.  Kaitlin is married to Jason and they live in the Village of Spring Lake with their two children.

Linda has been with The People Center since 1996.  She is active on the board as treasurer.  She also is the head of the Food Pantry.  Linda is married and lives in Spring Lake.

Gay Maria joined the board in 2010.  She has been an active volunteer since 1996.  She currently is a host volunteer.  She is married, has two children and lives in Fruitport.

Patti has been a member with the board since the fall of 2008.  She has also volunteered as a host for several years.

Shirley has been a volunteer at the People Center since 2000 both a Host Volunteer and the manager of the Clothing Hutch.  She joined the Board of Directors in January of 2008.  Prior to her retirement from management, she has served on several non profit boards and recognizes the importance of the role that The People Center plays in the community, helping individuals and families in need of a caring helping hand.

Brad is an associate attorney with the law firm of Scholten Fant in Grand Haven, Michigan. He has been on the People Center Board of Directors since July 2004.

Jennifer joined the board in 2011. 

Dave joined the board in 2011. 

Jeanine came to know The People Center eight years ago by participating in a United Way 'Day of Caring' through Harbor Industries, Inc. Soon after, she joined the Board representing St. Mary's parish in Spring Lake - one of The People Center's church partners.

The People Center has been a passion not only for Jeanine, but also for her husband and daughter. They have done multiple projects as a family (cleaning, repairs, painting, etc.) It's been good for her daughter to see that although they have so much, others in the Tri-Cities have a huge need for transitional housing, food, and clothing.

As a social worker, Petra understands how pivotal community resources are in moving people forward in their lives. Both personally and professionally Petra has found it gratifying to be a part of The People Center Board.

Jean Regester, who joined the Board in January, 2008, has lived in the Tri-Cities area for 10 years and is an active member of Christ Community Church. As a People Center volunteer for at least 3 years, she finds it most rewarding to listen to the individual stories of those clients who visit the Food Pantry and the Clothing Hutch. She is semi-retired, still active with her psychology practice, which she shares with her husband, in Grandville and Grand Haven. She and Dave have two adult children and two grandchildren.

Kim joined the Board of Directors in January of 2008.  She has a passion to help those in need and felt that being on the board would give her the outlet to do so.  She is employed at The Spring Lake Library.  She enjoys being with her family.

Leon joined the board in 2010. 

Donna joined the board in 2008.  She was a hostess at The People Center and has volunteered at two other food pantries in other cities.  She and her husband Rick have two adult children and live in Spring Lake.

Casey joined the board in 2010.  He is a Mortgage Originator at Fifth Third Bank.