Leadership

Foundation Staff

Acting Executive Director
Lacey Dixon
ldixon@hpseagles.net  

With more than 20 years of experience in strategic messaging, fundraising, and marketing, Lacey has partnered with organizations across sectors—from health and wellness to agriculture, renewable energy, and the arts. Her passion for storytelling and community engagement consistently drives meaningful, measurable impact.

Now, she’s thrilled to support the Hudsonville Education Foundation in its mission to uplift students and educators. This remarkable organization thrives thanks to the generosity of supporters like you.

Lacey and her husband, Brian, are proud parents of two young Eagle students and feel deeply fortunate to live and play in the vibrant Hudsonville community.

Board of Directors

The Hudsonville Education Foundation Board of Directors are dedicated business and community leaders who are passionate about cultivating support for educators and students in the Hudsonville Public Schools.  Through their commitments and efforts to rally the support of donors in our community, we can help educators have the resources they need to ensure students learn and thrive. 

The Board of Directors is responsible for setting direction and strategy, providing oversight, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization. Board members are dedicated volunteers appointed to serve three-year, renewable terms.

Officers 

President
Nicole Hansen
Community Advocate

Secretary
Deb Watson
Trinity Health - Retired

Treasurer
Drew Ysseldyke 
Grand River Bank

Directors

Brent Balkema 
Journey Construction Group

Dave Feenstra 
Hudsonville Public Schools - Retired

Shawn Hamacher
Steelcase - Corporate Counsel 

Joy Hemmes
Hudsonville Public Schools - Board of Education Trustee

Andrew Secor 
#MakeShots
Hudsonville Public Schools - Retired

Dr. Doug VanderVagt 
Hudsonville Public Schools - Superintendent

Advisors

Jordan Beel
Hudsonville Public Schools
HPS Alumni

Committee Volunteers

The Hudsonville Education Foundation benefits from gifts of time, energy, and expertise. Volunteer committee roles vary seasonally but are always impactful.  Individuals of all ages and backgrounds help us extend our reach and deepen our impact. Please reach out to ldixon@hpseagles.net to express your interest in a future committee or board role. 

Active Committees 

Hall of Fame Inductees
Teacher Grant Awards (Virtual)
Student Scholarships