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About Us : Grand Rapids Section 1001

Knowledge – Networking - Opportunities

ASQ1001 in Grand Rapids, Michigan was founded in 1953. It is affiliated with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), an international organization that is helping to create better workplaces and communities, worldwide.

Our local section provides opportunities to increase Knowledge through education and training, workshops and certification. Networking takes place among more than 400 active members through monthly meetings, LinkedIn, and other professional activities. Members benefit from finding employment postings, volunteering for the section and community events, publishing appropriate professional papers and seeking advancement to Senior and Fellow status in ASQ.

ASQ1001 has proudly lead West Michigan companies into the 21st Century and continues to be the “global voice of quality” in West Michigan and beyond.

Why Participate in the Grand Rapids Section? Increased member value through...

Knowledge

• Education and Training
• Workshops
• Certification

 Networking

• 400+ Section Members
• Monthly Meetings
• LinkedIn Discussion Group

 Opportunities

• Employment Postings
• Volunteerism
• Publish/Present Papers
• ASQ Fellowship

Contact Information

American Society for Quality 1001
PO Box 2324
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Email: contactasq1001@asq1001.org
http://asq1001.org

Member Meetings

ASQ Presents!

  • Special speakers, tutorials, networking, dinner buffet
  • Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month September through May (except December)
  • Venue: The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center, located at 2035 28th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
  • Register online at asq1001.org “Events” page

AGENDA (except December)

  • 5:15 - Doors Open / Registration
  • 5:30 - Networking
  • 5:45 - Tutorial
  • 6:00 - Buffet Begins
  • 7:15 - Speaker Main Topic Presentation
  • 8:15 - Closing remarks, Adjourn (approx.)

Section Leadership

Chair PositionNameOrganizationContact Email
ChairPaul PruntyVi-Chem Corp. chair@asq1001.org
Vice ChairJames H. AndersonVentra vicechair@asq1001.org
TreasurerRick EvansStryker Instruments treasurer@asq1001.org
SecretaryAndrea Ward secretary@asq1001.org
ArrangementsKeith Buck arrangements@asq1001.org
AuditGary CampSteelcase, Inc audit@asq1001.org
EducationJohn MorrisonSteelcase, Inc education@asq1001.org
Education CoordinatorGary CampSteelcase, Inc edcoord@asq1001.org
EmploymentBob SuchyQMARK employment@asq1001.org
ExaminationMaggie MerrittFederal-Mogul examination@asq1001.org
HistorianSharon SwadnerSwadner Consulting historian@asq1001.org
MarketingRick Zepp marketing@asq1001.org
MembershipShaun JonesBissell Homecare membership@asq1001.org
NominatingJim VanWierenODL, Inc nominating@asq1001.org
ProgramsRick ZeppGE Aviation programs@asq1001.org
PublicationsJane AndersonCU Answers publications@asq1001.org
RecertificationKurt RoudabushIntellegrated recert@asq1001.org
ScholarshipMike Tappy scholarship@asq1001.org
Voice of the Customervacant
Student Branch LiaisonDon BreckenFerris State studentliaison@asq1001.org
Student Chair BranchKayla WagnerFerris State studentchair@asq1001.org