Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> April 21, 2003

Mark Dehaan – National Heritage Academies

MARK A. DeHAAN is Senior Vice President, Business Development at National Heritage Academies. Mr. DeHaan started with the company in June 1995 as Project Director and was named Senior Vice President in May 1997. Mr. DeHaan manages the business and school development processes, including charter acquisition, market research and real estate development. In 1996, he helped to establish the Michigan Association of Public School Academies and has served as its Board Chairman for the past seven years. Prior to joining NHA, he served as Director of Development for several not-for-profit organizations, the Grand Rapids Child Guidance Center, Mercy Respite Center, and The Potter's House. Mr. DeHaan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a quick overview of National

Heritage Academies?

Mr. DeHaan: National Heritage Academies began in 1995 to create

the country's finest kindergarten through eighth