Generation Swap

<p>Kate Schirmer grew up in Grand Rapids and later moved to rural Newaygo County. She raised two boys and worked as a swim teacher before returning to school as a non-traditional aged student to get a teaching degree...

<p>Tom Miller is a Michigan native. He’s lived much of his life in the Grand Rapids area, as well as having spent several formative years in Kalamazoo and Pennsylvania. He retired a few years ago from a career as a...

<p>Steve Murray was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area and has spent his entire life in West Michigan. In retirement he enjoys hanging with his dog, watching grandkids’ sporting events, taking Osher Lifelong...

<p>Penny Murray's 72-year life journey is founded on faith. She is blessed with 3 children and 9 grandchildren, satisfied in 44 years of nursing, and partnered today with Steve in the joy of life-long learning. Aquinas...

<p>Marty Arnold taught writing at Aquinas College, was a journalist, editor, and a non-profit administrator. Since retiring she has published two novels and is re-wilding her yard.</p> <p>Emma Pearson is an Aquinas...

<p>Diane Friar was a CPA and worked with a local firm for 37 years, where she became a partner. She worked for many years in litigation support and business valuation, work she greatly enjoyed. She retired in 2014 and...

<p>Gary Eberle is a professor of English emeritus at Aquinas College. He is the author of eight books of fiction and nonfiction, a two-time recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and in 2019 was inducted into the...

<p>Steve Murray was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area, and spent his entire life in West Michigan. In retirement he enjoys hanging with the dog, watching grandkids’ sporting events, taking OLLI classes, and...

<p>Cindy Ritter grew up in Detroit and became a dental hygienist at University of Detroit Dental School. She has lived and worked in the Grand Rapids area for 55 years and during this time began her second career as an...

<p>Dan Measday is a native of New Jersey and a 1970 graduate of Aquinas College. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2022. He is retired after a career in a variety of jobs, including 30 years...

<p>Rick Armbruster has had a nontraditional career path that has allowed him to focus on family and community. Currently, he is the President & Founder of Upcycle Bikes, providing bikes to community members in need of...

<p>Douglas Kindschi is in his 47th year at Grand Valley State University, where he is the founding director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. He previously served as dean for 28 years, mainly as Dean of Science. He...

<p>Martha Porter is a Grand Rapids native and mom to two adult daughters. She retired in 2017 after a 40-year career with Amway Corporation. She is a long-time member of Grace Episcopal Church and currently serves on...

<p>Mike Burton is from the Detroit area and was adopted as a baby 75 years ago. He served in the military and was in combat in Vietnam. His career included time as a social worker, probation officer, and guardian ad...

<p>Frank Schuller is an alumnus of Aquinas College, having completed the Master of Management program in 2012. He has served in people leadership for nearly forty years with three career restarts. Most of his experience...