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Mr. Kenneth Erffmeyer

Vice President for Advancement

Biography

Ken currently serves Calvin University as the Interim Vice President for Advancement, supervising 50 employees. He oversees Calvin’s alumni, parent and community relations department, the January Series program, event services and the development office. Sub-departments within the development office include planned giving, the annual fund, grants and foundations, and advancement services.

Education

  • MBA (1988) – University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, marketing
  • BS (1986) – Calvin College, accountancy

Professional Experience

  • 2024-present – Vice President for Advancement, Calvin University
  • 2023-2024 – Senior Gift Officer, Calvin University
  • 2021-2023 – Senior Vice President for Advancement, The Fuller Foundation
  • 2008-2021Vice President for Advancement, Calvin University
  • 2003-2008Vice President of Human Resources, Thomson Reuters
  • 1996-2003Management Consultant, Deloitte & Touche 
  • 1988-1996 – Manager, Andersen Consulting, Chicago, IL

Professional Associations

Memberships past and present:

  • Calvin Alumni Association Board
  • Board of Directors at Calvin Christian School, Edina, MN
  • Board of Directors at Ada Christian School, Ada, MI
  • Board of Directors at St. Cecilia Music Center
  • Board of Directors of the Barnabas Foundation