School Board Members
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Theresa Dobry, Board President, has been on the school board since 2011 and is currently serving a four-year term expiring on December 31, 2024. Theresa lives in Dorr and is married to Steve Dobry, a 1988 graduate of WUHS. Together they have three children, all graduates of WUS! Theresa is originally from Scottville, MI and a 1990 Grad of Mason County Central HS. She has a B.S. from Northern Michigan University in Office Systems. Past work experience includes Dow Chemical Company, We Market Success, and 10+ years working as a substitute teacher in the area. She is currently employed by D/A Central, Inc. Theresa attends St. Therese Church and enjoys traveling, watching sports and spending time with family.
Email: [email protected]rg
Jeff Koon, Vice President, was elected to the board in November of 2022 and will serve a 4-year term, expiring December 31, 2026. Jeff and his wife Jen moved to Dorr Township in 2007. They have 2 sons, Travis and Shane. Travis is a 2023 graduate of WUHS. Shane will graduate from WUHS in 2026. Jeff is originally from Wyoming, MI and is a 1989 graduate of Wyoming Park High School. Jeff began his career with Adient (formerly Johnson Controls) in 1998, currently holding the position of Regional Supply Chain Manager. He enjoys watching sports with his family and supporting Shane in his athletic events, soccer and golf. Nearly every Sunday, Jeff can be found at his parent's house in Byron Center for dinner with around 20 other family members, a tradition they have continued for many years, even as the family continues to grow.
Email: koonjeff@waylandunion.org Phone: 616-886-8280
Becky Hohnke, Secretary, was first elected to the board in November of 2020 with the current four-year term expiring December 31, 2024. Becky is a Wayland graduate. She resides in Wayland and has two kids. Her daughter is a graduate of Wayland Union Schools and is attending Michigan State. Her son attends Wayland Union Middle School. She has over 14 years experience in Human Resources and is currently a Human Resources Manager for Cintas in their First Aid and Safety division, overseeing three locations. Becky is very active in the community and loves to volunteer and give back. She is a part of various groups within the community. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her kids and supporting their activities. Becky enjoys traveling whenever she can. In the summer she enjoys the beach and a good book and in the winter she enjoys Hallmark movies.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 616-366-6397
Pete Zond
ervan, Treasurer, was elected to the board in November 2014 and re-elected in 2018 to serve a four year term expiring December 2022. Pete lives in Wayland with his wife Kristi and his two children. He is a supervisor with Notions Marketing Corporation in Grand Rapids. A Grand Rapids Christian High School graduate, he went to Taylor University in Upland, Indiana and graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. He loves golf, and playing games outside with his son Graysen. He also enjoys fishing, and winter activities like sledding.
Email: [email protected]
Erin Stepek, Trustee, was elected to a four-year term in November, 2024. She is a 1996 graduate of Grand Ledge High School. She and her husband Steve live in Wayland with their two children, one at Wayland Union Middle School and one at Wayland Union High School. She is an officer with the WUS band boosters and served on the 2022-2023 Bond Committee. Erin is a public high school teacher of more than two decades, teaching all levels of German and English as well as monitoring online learners. In her district of employment, she serves as the World Language Department chair and on the building and district leadership teams. Erin holds a BA in English and German and a M.Ed in Education, both from Grand Valley State University. She has also completed an additional 30 credits at the Graduate level with emphasis in educational technology, media literacy, and teaching At-Risk students. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling with her family and her students, going to her kids' soccer games and advocating for public schools and student safety.
Email: [email protected]
Norman Taylor, Trustee, was initially appointed to the Board in May of 2022 to fill a vacancy, and then elected to a full four year term in November, 2022. He is a 1973 graduate of Tekonsha High School. He and his wife Debbie live in Wayland, have three grown children, and their 12 grandchildren include two recent Wayland Union graduates, 9 current students in the school district, and a preschool student. They enjoy spending time with their family and grandchildren, traveling, and attending school events. Norman is a retired public educator (teacher and administrator) of 44 years, including his last ten years at Wayland Union Schools. He has a passion for service and is very active in the community, serving on various boards and committees, including the Bond Committee and as a Key Communicator. He works part-time as a Delivery Specialist at General RV in Wayland. Norm holds a BA in History Education and MA in Education, both from Michigan State University, and did doctoral work in Educational Leadership at Western Michigan University. He is also a MHSAA registered official in four sports.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 616-293-6648
Stephanie Tromp, Trustee, was elected to the board in November 2024 and will serve a 4-year term expiring December 2028. Stephanie and her husband Bob have lived in Leighton Township since 2008. They are proud parents of two Wayland Union High School students. Their family enjoys staying active in school sports and activities and attending their local Catholic Church. Stephanie is a 1998 Kenowa Hills high school graduate and holds a BA in Business Administration, Accounting, and Theology from Aquinas College. She works in accounting and has been preparing taxes for over 20 years. Stephanie is involved in various community groups. She loves traveling, sports, and watching movies.
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