Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D., is again among the recognized leaders in Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second-largest city. He is currently in his 16th year leading Davenport and has spearheaded incredible quality metrics at the university that are serving students, employers and the state well.
Crain’s journalists selected the 200 most influential executives in the region and stressed that none of them asked to be included in the list.
Read more about why Pappas was chosen and if he has any regrets: 200 Most Influential Leaders.
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Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D., is again among the recognized leaders in Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second-largest city. He is currently in his 16th year leading Davenport and has spearheaded incredible quality metrics at the university that are serving students, employers and the state well.
Crain’s journalists selected the 200 most influential executives in the region and stressed that none of them asked to be included in the list.
Read more about why Pappas was chosen and if he has any regrets: 200 Most Influential Leaders.
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