About Us
HAC empowers people to live healthier, more connected lives through a fun community space for swimming, diving, fitness and recreation. We offer a clean, safe and accessible environment for guests and families to invest in their health.
What We Stand Behind
Our Mission
Inspiring health and vitality by engaging people in programs and partnerships.
Our Vision
To lead the nation with excellence in aquatics and community wellness.
Our Values
Every day, an experience that exceeds expectations.
- Welcoming, caring, serving
- Learning, teaching, playing
- Leaving you better today than yesterday
Our Team
HAC Employee Values
Every day:
- Smile and provide excellence in customer service.
- Be a great team player and engage, teach and support others.
- Act with integrity.
- Provide a safe environment.
- Be reliable, be responsible, be respectful.
- Continually seek creative ideas and solutions.
- Improve people’s lives so they leave better today than yesterday.
- Go!
Jack Huisingh
Executive Director
Amanda Duimstra
General Manager
Jean Luc Miralda
Community Engagement Manager & MLA Head Coach: Diving
Ian Townsend
MLA Co-Head Coach: Swimming & Administration
Dan Christian
Operations Manager: Instructional Programs
Rachel Schlatter
Operations Manager: Community Wellness
Jason Epplett
Operations Manager: Community Recreation and Wellness
John Wilhelm
Maintenance Manager
Sara Kadzban
Operations Manager: Aquatics and Safety
Jim Whitehead
MLA Co-Head Coach: Swimming
History of the HAC
Since 1968, the Holland community has relied on Holland Aquatic Center for access to high-quality natatorium facilities for swimming instruction, competitive swimming, community wellness and access for leisure swimming and play. HAC has a long history of community partnership, originally operating as part of the Holland Public School system.
Operating funds for the Aquatic Center come from visitor and membership fees as well as a millage paid by those living in the Holland Public School District (not to exceed 1 mill). These tax dollars support free swim lessons for local school children, free admission on Resident Appreciation days, and discounted single visit passes and memberships for all residents. Operating a community pool also saves multiple public school districts the operating costs of an on-site school pool.
Since our inception, we have experienced growth across all of our programs. HAC’s 2021 expansion and renovation ensured everyday access for all ages and families. This work was paid through a separate millage vote.
