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Board of Directors   2009-2010

|   Vision and Expertise Shared from the Heart

LEADERSHIP  | Throughout our history, this ministry has been blessed with leaders who base their decisions on God’s Word and the faithful leading of the Holy Spirit. We are grateful to the men and women listed below who form our Board of Directors. These leaders give direction to Providence Life Services, under the guidance of a separate Board of Governors whose focus is on long-term strategy.

Sam Van Til, President
Second Christian Reformed Church (Highland, IN)

As the father of a child with special needs, Sam VanTil brings both passion and compassion to his leadership role on the Providence Board of Directors. Having known both heartache and victory, he embraces opportunities to leverage his experience for the benefit of others who may be walking a difficult path through any stage of life. He graduated from Illiana Christian High School (Lansing, Illinois), Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), and Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan), and has served a variety of church, school, and community boards. His personal appreciation for the ministry of Providence Life Services gives him a unique perspective for continuing to move this ministry forward.

Richard Schutt, CEO
Providence Life Services
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church (Orland Park, IL)

With more than 30 years of leadership experience in serving seniors, Rich Schutt is a sought-after expert who generously shares his gifts and vision with similar ministries across the nation. He has served as Chair of the board of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and has chaired the Life Services Network Association and the Health Resources Alliance boards. He has spoken extensively on issues affecting aging services, including Strategic Planning, Alliances, Technology, and Public Policy. Having earned his master’s degree in Health Administration from Governors State University, he periodically returns there to teach courses in Nursing Home Administration and Concepts of Long-Term Care. He currently serves as a member of the Owner/Operator Advisory board of the National Investment Center. Rich also puts his faith into action by serving on his local church and school boards.

Steve VryhofSecretary/Treasurer
Hope Christian Reformed Church
(Oak Forest, IL) 2011

Rich Van HattemAsst. Secretary/Treasurer
Faith Church (Dyer, IN) 2012

Pat Bilthouse
Western Springs Christian Reformed Church (Western Springs, IL) 2012

Janice DeBoer
Faith Christian Reformed Church
(Elmhurst, IL) 2013

Cathy Larsen
Hope Christian Reformed Church
(Oak Forest, IL) 2013

Arnold Koldenhoven
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
(Elmhurst, IL) 2014

Don Mannes
North Street Christian Reformed Church
(Zeeland, MI) 2011



Ken MelsVice President
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church (Orland Park, IL) 2011

Kurt Nelson
Calvary Church of Orland Park
(Orland Park, IL) 2014

Ron Porter

Bethel Church & Ministries
(Crown Point, IN) 2014

Bill Van Kley
First Reformed Church of Lansing
(Lansing, IL) 2010

George Vande Werken

Crossroads Community Church
(Schererville, IN) 2013

Robert Workman
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church (Orland Park, IL) 2012

Van Zeilstra
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (Elmhurst, IL) 2010



 
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