Glenn Niemeyer was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grand Valley State University for most of his career. As a Consultant-Evaluator for The Higher Learning Commission, he participated in many accreditation visits, frequently serving as chair of the evaluation team. He was elected chair of The Higher Learning Commission and, subsequently was appointed Vice President and then President of the North Central Association.
Glenn Stevens was Executive Director of the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan for 20 years. In this capacity, he was the primary liaison between Michigan's fifteen universities and state government dealing with academic, fiscal, legislative, legal, and public relations concerns. As a result of significant state-level and campus experience, he has a deep understanding of the skills needed for success in leadership positions.