Grand Rapids Historical Commission

• 13 members
• One member may be the Museum Director of the City of Grand Rapids
• You must have active involvement in the field of history or knowledgeable of local history
• Members are appointed by the Mayor with City Commission approval on the first Monday in January

 There are no specific requirements for serving on this board, applicants only need to have a passion for history and the City of Grand Rapids!

Term Limit

Each member's term is for 3 years

George Bayard

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term Ends:1/3/2028 

Jeffrey Sytsma

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term Ends:1/5/2026

Matthew Daley

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term Ends: 1/3/2028

Alexander Forist

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term Ends:1/4/2027

Stephan Fellows

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/3/2028

Michael Gray

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends:1/4/2027

Gary F. Korreck

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Thomas Logan

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Debra Moore

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/4/2027

Roberta Schirado

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Ruth Stevens

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Stephen Staggs

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/3/2028

Tony Baker

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/4/2027