Karen Kolberg Kietzer
Karen Kolberg Kietzer has spent a lifetime working with young people. After obtaining an associates degree from Lake Michigan College, Kietzer earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University. […]
Harry Michael Chaddock
Harry Michael Chaddock was the chief animal health official for the Michigan Department of Agriculture from 1986 to 2001. During that period, he collaborated with other Michigan animal industry leaders […]
Donald W. Gast
Donald Gast, senior vice-president of the Southwestern Medical Clinic in Berrien Springs, is credited with expanding the clinic from one independent location and five employees to 12 satellite medical facilities […]
John J. Janke
An award-winning Berrien County independent insurance agent for more than 44 years, John J. Janke is most known in his community as an avid supporter of youth and youth-serving organizations. […]
Charles T. LaSata
Charles T. LaSata continues to serve the community he grew up in as a circuit court judge for the city of Berrien. In 1999, he was elected to represent Michigans […]
Carol Stockman
Carol Stockman has given her life to volunteering since retiring as the Berrien County treasurer in 1996. She is a past president and treasurer of the Berrien County United Way, […]
David A. Stockman
Accomplished economist, public servant and author David A. Stockman is most noted for his tenure as director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan Administration. Today he […]
Ron Jelinek
Ron Jelinek currently serves as the Michigan Senates majority caucus vice chairperson. Before becoming a senator, he served two years on the House Agriculture Policy Committee and then was appointed […]
Barry R. Borst
Berrien County 4-H’er Barry Borst first started working while in college as an office manager for his family’s excavating business. He was the financial officer, vice president and treasurer of […]
Gale L. Arent
Gale Arent has dedicated his life to agriculture and Extension work. He began his career as owner and manager of his family farm in Watervliet before becoming a vocational agriculture […]