Tag Archives: trustees

David R. Markin (1931-2013)

Posted on May 31, 2013

The K community is saddened to learn of the death of David Markin, a longtime friend of the College. David was an influential businessman, serving as president and CEO of Checkers Motors in Kalamazoo—maker of the iconic Checker cab—for almost … Continue reading →

K Trustee Ronda Stryker Receives YWCA Lifetime Award

Posted on April 8, 2013

Kalamazoo College Trustee and Kalamazoo-area philanthropist Ronda Stryker will receive the 2013 YWCA Lifetime Woman of Achievement Award at an award celebration May 21 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. The YWCA Award is given to an area person who has demonstrated a … Continue reading →

Kalamazoo College Will Soon Have First Female Board Chair

Posted on April 3, 2013

Charlotte Hall ''66 will take the gavel at the June 2013 meeting of the K board of trustees from current Board Chair Don Parfet. Hall becomes the College''s first female board chair in its 180-year history.

Charlotte Hall ′66 is slated to become the first woman to lead the Kalamazoo College Board of Trustees in the 180-year history of the College. A K trustee since 1999, Hall will take over from current Board Chair Don Parfet, … Continue reading →