Thomas A. Palarz – Chairman
Tom was first appointed to the Road Commission in January 2009. His current term expires December 31, 2014. He resides in Grand Haven Township. Tom is the former Engineering Director for the Ottawa County Road Commission. Tom can be reached by e-mail at tpalarz@att.net, home phone number 616-842-2143.
Tom Bird – Vice Chairman
Tom was appointed to the Road Commission in January 2011. His current term expires December 31, 2014. He resides in Park Township. Tom is a retired telecommunications engineer having worked for 45 years in engineering management and as a consulting engineer. Tom can be reached by e-mail at tombird2@yahoo.com, or by home phone at 616-738-5091.
David Vander Kooi – Member
Dave was first appointed to the Road Commission in January of 2001. His current term expires December 31, 2012. He resides in the City of Zeeland. Dave is a former member of the Council for the City of Holland and a Commissioner on the Ottawa County Board. He can be reached by e-mail at davevk@chartermi.net, home phone number 616-748-6988, or cell phone number 616-510-1010.
Tom Elhart – Member
Tom was born and raised in Ottawa County and currently resides in Grand Haven. A Hope College graduate, Tom is an Associate Broker with Signature Real Estate/Cushman-Wakefield. Tom has served on several boards for non-profit organizations. He is a Rotary past-president and Paul Harris Fellow. Tom was first appointed to the Road Commission in January 2011. His current term expires December 31, 2016. Tom can be reached by e-mail at uniprop@iserv.net, phone number 616-836-1866.
Timothy Grifhorst – Member
Tim was first appointed to the Road Commission in January 2011. His current term expires December 31, 2012. He resides in the Tallmadge Township area. Tim is self-employed and currently is a trustee for the Grandville School Board. Tim can be reached by e-mail at tgrifhorst@aol.com, cell phone number 616-485-5921, or home phone number 616-453-0527.