About Elim

Board of Directors

Elim’s ministry is overseen by a dedicated group of men and women who steer policy and vision for the community. The Board of Directors is composed of many different perspectives, but all are united in their vision of a world that values each life as a Creation of God, with a role in His kingdom. The following are members of the Elim Board of Directors.

Rick Bulthuis, President
Business Development Manager, Republic Services
Downers Grove, Illinois

Dr. David DeJong, Vice President
Attorney, DeJong Law
Chicago, IL

John Hiskes, Secretary
Senior Partner, Hiskes, Dillner, O’Donnell, Marovich & Lapp, Ltd.
Orland Park, Illinois

Henry Doorn, Treasurer
President, Barnabas Foundation
Tinley Park, Illinois

John De Jager
Consultant
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Mark Dykema
Market Area Director, Andrews Engineering, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL

Dr. Liz Rudenga
Provost, Trinity Christian College
Dyer, Indiana

Dr. Gary Smit
Education Administrator
Lombard, IL

Mr. Calvin Tameling
CEO, SET Environmental
Elmhurst, Illinois

Barbara Van Prooyen
CPA, Schwartz, Retson & Co., P.C.
St. John, IN

Dr. Stephanie Williams
Medical Director, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

Rev. Richard Williams
Pastor, Christian Reformed Church
Chicago, Illinois