Birgitta Tazelaar is the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States of America. Additionally, she serves as non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Ambassador Tazelaar previously held the position of Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A career diplomat with 30 years experience in political affairs, human rights and development cooperation, Birgitta has worked in the Middle East, Southern Africa and the United Kingdom for a variety of bilateral and nongovernmental organizations, in both advisory and senior management posts.

Sid Jansma Jr. is Chairman of the Board at Wolverine Gas and Oil, a company founded by his father. He started from the bottom as a roustabout and worked his way up. Sid serves our community serving on various boards, and volunteers for the energy industry at both the state and national levels.