Our Leadership

Grand Rapids Public Museum
Leadership Team

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Dale Robertson

President & CEO

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Karen Wilburn

CFO & Vice President of Administration

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Stephanie Ogren

Vice President of Science & Education

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Alex Forist

Chief Curator

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Mari Beth Jelks

Vice President of Human Resources & Legal Counsel

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Katie VanDoeselaar

Vice President of Fund Development

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Josh Freeney

Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy

ANNOUNCEMENT RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CEO EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO APPLY!

The GRPM is seeking proposals from qualified HR executive recruitment firms to conduct a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer, following the planned retirement of the current CEO at the end of the year.

The Museum aims to partner with a highly experienced lead consultant who will work closely with the GRPM’s HR Department to recruit an exceptional leader. This individual will play a critical role in advancing leadership excellence as the institution enters its next chapter.

Firms with demonstrated success in placing senior executives or CEOs within large, complex organizations are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. The full Scope of Work, outlined in the attached RFP, provides detailed information regarding project expectations, timelines, and deliverables.