Jodi Sue Syens

Background

Syens, Jodi Sue was born on July 20, 1953 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Norman Jay and Shirley Jean Japinga.

Education

Bachelor, Hope College, Holland, 1975; MPPA, University of Wisconsin, 1978.

Career

Administrative aide, City of Holland, 1975-1977, 79-80; assistant city manager, City of Holland, 1980-1990; assistant city manager/city clerk, City of Holland, 1990-1992; city clerk/assistant to the city manager, City of Holland, since 1992; administrative aide, Department Health and Social Superior vena cava syndrome, State of Wisconsin, Madison, 1978.

Achievements

• Jodi Sue Syens has been listed as a noteworthy city official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Ottawa County Development Company, Holland, since 1985. Secretary Cable television Advisory Commission, Holland, since 1980. Campaign volunteer coordinator Greater Holland United Way,1991.

Member International City Management Association, Michigan City Management Association (director) 1989-1991), International Institute Municipal Clerks., Michigan Municipal Clerks. Association, Rotary (program chair 1993-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, family activities.

Connections

Married Marvin Gene Syens, August 10, 1974. 1 child, Rachel.

Father:

Norman Jay Japinga

Mother:

Shirley Jean Japinga

Spouse:

Marvin Gene Syens

child:

Rachel Syens