About Bobby

Dear Friends

Included here is a partial list of public service to the Kalamazoo area. As long as I can remember, I have tried to give back to this great community I’ve always called home. The list isn’t exhaustive, but should give you some idea of the kinds of experience I believe help me to be a better leader.

P.S. I’m currently completing my master’s studies at WMU – Go Broncos! 

Bobby Hopewell

• Mayor, City of Kalamazoo
• Vice Mayor, City of Kalamazoo, 2005-2007
• Kalamazoo City Commissioner 2003-2005

Experienced Leadership

• The Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo
  • Alignment Partner
• Northside Business Association
  • Executive Board, 1993-2006
• Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Board Member, 1998-2001 & 2003-2004
• Leadership Kalamazoo Advisory Board
  • Chairperson, 2003
• Kalamazoo Planning Commission
  • Chairperson, 1998-2001
  • Commissioner, 1996-2001
• Kalamazoo Charter Review Committee
  • Chairperson, 1997-1999
• Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Board Member, 1995-2001

Involved Citizen

• Downtown Development Authority, Board Member
• Kalamazoo Communities in Schools, Board Member
• Douglas Community Association, Board Member
• Pretty Lake Vacation Camp, Board Member
• Black Police Officers Association, Member
• Southwest Michigan Alliance, Member

 About Bobby

• Director of Hospitality Services, Borgess Medical Center
• Siena Heights University, B.A., Public Service/EMS Administration
• KVCC, Associate Degree, Health Technology
• KVCC Certified Paramedic
• Kalamazoo Public Schools, Graduate
• Small Business Owner
• Friends of WMU Supporter
• Eagle Scout