by amanda.duimstra | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog, Features
When HAC needs a head lifeguard, Reese Meyering can do that. When HAC needs a swim instructor, Reese Meyering can do that. When HAC needs a front desk worker, Reese Meyering can do that, too. And do you know what else Reese Meyering can do? She can figure skate. And...
by amanda.duimstra | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Features
If you are a member or frequent guest at HAC, you have undoubtedly met Makena Doxey, one of our friendly guest services representatives. And if you’ve met Makena, you have undoubtedly been impressed with her can-do attitude and cheery demeanor. For the many ways she...
by amanda.duimstra | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog, Features
Mark Reifsnyder’s journey at HAC began a little over a year ago for health reasons, evolved into avocational reasons, and continues for both reasons. And it is a journey rife with discipline and transformation. A mortgage officer by day at Horizon Bank in downtown...
by amanda.duimstra | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Features
When, as an 18-year-old, Jean Luc Miralda came to the United States from his home country of Honduras, he brought with him a love for people, water, and fun. None of that has changed in the years since. Jean Luc (also known as JL) wears many hats, including...
by amanda.duimstra | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Features
Though Jaunine Hackmon may be one of Holland Aquatic Center’s newest employees, her community-mindedness and commitment to youth development is longstanding. Prior to arriving here in June 2022, she served both AmeriCorps and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland...
by amanda.duimstra | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Features
Paul Leazier is HAC’s October Employee of the Month, and when you spend some time talking with him about his work here, you quickly understand why. A maintenance team member, Paul immensely enjoys what he does because fixing and maintaining is his natural...