Jamie joins Covenant Living of the Great Lakes with over 30 years of fundraising, sales, marketing, and event planning experience.
She worked for the last 5 years in a senior-living community raising funds to support benevolent care. Her responsibilities included fundraising, event planning, donor cultivation and stewardship, volunteer management, and special projects. She was an integral part of a team that raised over $4 million for a comprehensive capital campaign. Jamie managed and implemented all aspects of five successful golf outings, auctions and fund-the-need appeals that raised over $600,0000 to support residents, families, and staff. She worked closely with the Foundation Board of Trustees, community partners and local businesses to generate programs and initiatives that grew and enhanced the mission of the community.
Before working in senior living, Jamie led sales and marketing efforts for various local businesses. She developed creative marketing solutions while generating sales for clients as well as implementing special events and fundraisers. She is skilled in resolving challenges with innovative solutions, systems, and process improvements.
Jamie is a member of Women in Development Grand Rapids, an active member at her church, and volunteers at West Catholic High School, and within her community. A Central Michigan University graduate, Jamie lives on the west side of Grand Rapids and will utilize her long-standing community relationships to lead philanthropic efforts for Covenant Living of the Great Lakes. She and her husband Mike have two daughters and a rescue dog, Emmy. When Jamie isn’t working, she can be found at the beach, playing tennis, or hiking trails around town.
