Steve Walmer
Steve and his wife, Karen, have a passion for sharing the love of Jesus and the transformation He brings. Married since 1981, they live on Brooks Lake in Newaygo and enjoy time with their three sons, daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren.
With a background in ministry and business, Steve served as an associate pastor before moving into the automotive industry. Now, instead of retiring, he is “rewiring” to serve God’s Kingdom. He is a member of Trinity Fellowship Church, a volunteer chaplain at the Newaygo County Jail, and honored to serve on the Love INC board.
Dave Kooienga
Dave has been involved with Love INC. Newaygo for over 10 years, first as a volunteer, then as a board member. He lives in Howard City with his wife of 36 years, Felicia. Dave and his wife attend Grant CRC.
Del Hirdes
Del and his wife, Jean, live in Newaygo and attend Family of God Community Church. Del is a local insurance agent, specializing in Medicare and ACA Life Insurance assistance. He has been active in his church and the City of Newaygo, serving on several committees throughout the years.
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson is a writer for the American Decency Association, a non-profit, pro-family organization in Fremont, MI. He has also written for CNS News, the Federalist, and the American Conservative. Chris and his wife Stacey live in Fremont with their two young children and attend Bethel Reformed Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
Bob Rosenberg
Bob and his wife Chris live in White Cloud. They are owners of Rosenberg Hardware. They are board members of the Samuel Omogo Foundation, an organization that has helped put over 500 wells in Nigeria. Their life’s mission is to love Jesus and to be in His will in a way where the can be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Diane Speese
Diane began budget mentoring in the Growing Hope program in 2013. She joined the board in June 2021. She is grateful for the many transformations, through the love of Jesus, that she has experienced during her time with Love INC. She attends church at Saint Bartholomew’s and All Saints.
Cindy Stowell
Cindy joined the board in 2020. She has served as both a teacher & a mentor in the Growing Hope TM Program Financial Management class. She recently retired as an insurance agent where she enjoyed 27 years using her gifts of working with people building relationships as an encourager, faith & discernment which are attributes she hopes to bring to the board. Cindy & her husband, Jack, are members of Bailey Christian Church.
Kristi Foster
Kristi is a Christian woman with a deep faith in Christ, married for 35 years with three adult children and two grandsons. With 27 years in the California Department of Corrections and church outreach, she’s seen the struggles of those in need. After moving to Newaygo, she found Love INC through Trinity Fellowship and was drawn to its mission of uniting churches to transform lives. As a board member, she’s honored to serve alongside Love INC to bring hope and help to our community.
Joel Zuidema
Paul Black
Traci S.
Traci has served as Executive Director of Love INC Newaygo since December 2021. She earned her MSW in 2005 and has over two decades of experience as a nonprofit leader and instructor. Traci married her high school sweetheart Rob in 1999, and they have three sons. She is a member of Magnify Church and serves regularly at the Ensley campus with her family.