Hillsdale College Welcomes New Trustee to Its Board of Trustees
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces the addition James J. Meeks as the newest member to its Board of Trustees.
“The Hillsdale College Board of Trustees has ensured the governance of the College since 1844,” said Rich Péwé, chief administrative officer and secretary to the Board. “Mr. Meeks will build on Hillsdale’s long legacy of providing a liberal arts education outstanding among American universities.”
James J. Meeks is the founder of Rapids Venture, an incubator focused on innovative solutions that tap into the manufacturing and entrepreneurial capabilities of the state of Michigan. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. Meeks served in the U.S. Army in Iraq as a tank commander. He has worked for several large corporations, such as MOVE Systems, Optoro, SA Renewables, and Swissport. In addition to founding Rapids Venture in 2019, he is the creator or co-founder of several start-ups, including 2Seeds Network, Inc., Iris Technologies, Inc., and JustAir Solutions. He and his wife Jennifer live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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