Board of Directors

The governance of the Luke Society is overseen by a board of directors. The board is comprised of 8-12 members and meets twice in the year to hear updates on the ministry, approve budgets and handle necessary actions. Most of the board is comprised of members who have a background in medicine.

  • Dr. Stewart Odell

    Dr. Stewart Odell is a retired OBGYN doctor from Winfield, Ill., and serves as the board president.

  • Dr. Alex De Jong

    Dr. Alex De Jong is a retired family practice physician from Grand Rapids, Mich., and serves as the board vice president.

  • Marty Ozinga IV

    Marty Ozinga IV is the CEO of Ozinga, a concrete company based in Mokena, Ill.

  • Dr. Holly Van Hofwegen, DDS

    Dr. Holly Van Hofwegen lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., and is a dentist. She is the board treasurer.

  • Dr. Kenneth Post

    Dr. Kenneth Post is a retired surgeon from Lowell, Mich.

  • Dr. Doug Van Hofwegen, DDS

    Dr. Doug Van Hofwegen is a dentist from Spencer, Iowa.

  • Dr. Mark Veenstra

    Dr. Mark Veenstra is a retired orthopedic surgeon from Kalamazoo, Mich.

  • Albert Okine, PA-C

    Albert Okine is a physician assistant from Muskegon, Mich.

  • Dr. Trevor Nydam

    Dr. Trevor Nydam is a transplant surgeon from Englewood, Colo.

  • Dr. Diane Krall

    Dr. Diane Krall is a family practice doctor from Groveland, Ill.

  • Scott Kooiman

    Scott Kooiman has held a number of financial positions and lives in Orange City, Iowa.

  • Jason Tinklenberg

    Jason Tinklenberg is a financial planner from Sioux Falls, S.D.