Mike VanLaan

I previously served (as a volunteer) for many years at Friendship Christian Reformed Church, in Byron Center, MI, as the church administrator -- I am very much interested in church administration, church culture, and how we get things done in the best way in doing the work assigned to the Church.  In addition to being a retired military officer, I have previous experience as a facility manager for a large hospital, an operations manager for a construction company, and, then, as a business owner.  I also have previous experience as a deacon and as an elder, to include a term as Council President.  I have been a delegate to Synod one time.

I am married, with two grown children (both married).  Grandchildren are one of the my greatest enjoyments in life right now.