Preceded by Anthony Diekema Succeeded by Michael K. Le Roy Spouse Susan Lemmen (m. 1970) | Name Gaylen Byker | |
Children Tanya Byker-Phair; Gayle Website www.calvin.edu/president Education Calvin College, University of Michigan | ||
Alma mater University of Michigan | ||
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Gaylen James Byker (born 1948) is a former international businessman and former President of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also a director for InterOil Corporation. Byker is a native of Hudsonville, Michigan. He served in the United States Army from 1967 until 1970. Following his service in the Vietnam War, he attended Calvin College graduating in 1973. He went on to do graduate work, and received a master's degree and a JD in World Politics from the University of Michigan, as well as a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his education, he worked in the fields of international banking and energy. He also taught at American University of Beirut. Byker married Susan Lemmen in 1970 and they have two daughters. In May, 2011, Byker announced he would retire as president of Calvin College at the end of the 2011–2012 academic year.
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