Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors are appointed to oversee jointly the activities, policies and procedures of Barnabas Foundation.

  • Kathi Bates*
    Development Consultant
    Zeeland, MI
  • John Bolt *
    Director of Finance
    Christian Reformed Church in North America
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Ralph De Haan
    Partner
    Eye Care Partners P.C.
    Pella, IA
  • Scott De Young
    Owner & CFO
    Midwest Well Services
    Waupun, WI
  • Tom Dykhouse
    Executive Director and Head of School
    Eastern Christian School Assn.
    North Haledon, NJ
  • Andrea Karsten
    Vice President of Investments
    Wells Fargo Advisors
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • David Koetje
    Executive Director
    Christian Schools International
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Richard A. Molenhouse
    Retired CEO
    Tri-State Stone and Brick Co.
    Orland Park, IL
  • Scott Olthof *
    Owner
    Olthof Homes
    St. John, IN
  • Bruce Ryskamp (Vice President)*
    Retired CEO
    Zondervan Publishing
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Erik Sypkman
    Attorney
    Stuart & Branigin LLP
    Lafayette, IN
  • Edward Talen
    Retired Insurance Executive
    Chino, CA
  • Arthur Van Beek
    Owner
    El Monte Dairy
    Tipton, CA
  • Ken Vander Wal (President)*
    Retired Partner
    Ernst & Young
    Oak Brook, IL

*Indicates Executive Committee member