A Legacy of Caring for the Future

We are grateful for the volunteers who give their time, knowledge, and experience to lead our organization by serving on our Boards.

providence leadership at meeting sitting around board room table

Chief Executive Officer, Providence Life Services

Richard C. Schutt

Rich has served at Providence for more than 40 years, beginning in maintenance at age 15, and working in various positions in the company, culiminating in being named CEO in 1986. Rich has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Trinity Christian College, and a Master's Degree in Health Services Administration from Governor's State University. He is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Illinois and Michigan.

2022–2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul Kats, Chair
Munster Church

Roger Boerema, Vice Chair
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Jacob Groenewold, Secretary/Treasurer
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Ken Hoving, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Paul Buikema
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Edward Damstra III
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

Ted Feenstra
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Sheryl Hammer
Redeemer United Reformed Church

Karen Huizenga
Faith Church - Cedar Lake

Patti Jabaay
Faith Church - Dyer

Emily McMaster
Calvary Church of Orland Park

Darren Van Essen
Faith Church – Cedar Lake

David Voss
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

Kyle Yonker
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

William Zandstra
Faith Church – Dyer

Richard C. Schutt, CEO, Providence Life Services
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

2022–2023 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Dave Larsen, Chair
Hope Christian Reformed Church

Tim Breems
Hope Christian Reformed Church

Don DeGraff
First Reformed Church of South Holland

Justin Kats
Faith Church – Dyer

Bastian Knoppers
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Arnold Koldenhoven
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Bruce Leep
First United Lutheran Church

Dick Molenhouse
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

Calvin Tameling
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Don Van Dyk
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

Richard Van Hattem
Faith Church – Dyer

Robert Workman
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

William Zandstra
Faith Church – Dyer

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Providence Life Services Communities

Providence Life Services is proud to offer multiple levels of care and services across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Each of our communities has a unique feeling, and we hope you find one that fits your personality and taste.

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A Legacy of Caring for the Future

Chief Executive Officer, Providence Life Services

Richard C. Schutt

2022–2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2022–2023 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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