Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> April 21, 2003
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 NationalHeritage Academies?
Mr. DeHaan: National Heritage Academies began in 1995 to create
the country's finest kindergarten through eighth