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Ward 1 | |
Ryan Burdick and his wife, Stephanie, have been raising their two sons, Walter and George, in East Grand Rapids for the past five years. Ryan previously served as a professional pilot, where he managed both domestic and international trips. He is currently a stay-at-home dad and gained experience in local government by serving on the EGR Parks and Recreation Commission in 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University. His family enjoys spending time in East and connecting with residents when they are out and about. As a City Commissioner, Ryan enjoys listening to residents and connecting them with the right resources. Ryan was appointed to the first ward seat in February 2023. Home Address: 2904 Pioneer Club Road SE Phone: (734) 926-5585 Email Ryan | |
Marc Schulz was elected to the City Commission in November 2021. Home Address: 904 Bellclaire SE Phone: (616) 644-3772 Email MarcDate Elected: November 2021 Term Ends: December 2025 | |
Ward 2 | |
Chris Wessely and his wife Kim have lived in East Grand Rapids since 2013. Together, they have four children plus a dog and a cat. Chris graduated from Aquinas College as a Political Science and Communication major and graduated top of his class, valedictorian, from the Secchia Institute of Culinary Education in Grand Rapids. Chris is the founder of the Sport & Social Club and the new Noodlepig Ramen shop, two local businesses in town. On the side, Chris teaches private culinary and mixology classes. Home Address: 1447 Woodcliff SE Phone: (616) 915-7090 Email Chris | |
Karey Hamrick and her husband Brian are real estate investors and have lived in East Grand Rapids since 2005. They have two young children in the EGR school district. Karey serves on the Joint Facilities and Infrastructure and Finance Committees. Home Address: 3004 Oakwood Dr SE Phone: (616) 326-1608 Email Karey Date Elected: November 2015 Term Ends: December 2023 | |
Ward 3 | |
John Arendshorst and his wife Liz live in East Grand Rapids with their two daughters, who attend Lakeside Elementary. John is a partner with Varnum LLP specializing in employee benefits law. John serves on the as a member of the Infrastructure Committee, and is the City Commission's liason to the Planning Commission, where he served from 2015-2019, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. When not working, John enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, and cooking. Home Address: 2056 Wilshire Dr Ave SE Phone: (312) 919-0773 Email JohnDate Elected: November 2019 Term Ends: December 2023 | |
Laura Schwartz was elected to the commission in November 2021. Home Address: 902 Floral Ave SE Phone: (617) 634-9465 Email LauraDate Elected: November 2021 Term Ends: December 2025 |