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Peter Folkert

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Director of Enterprise Systems and Planning at Hope College
📍 Holland, Michigan, United States

Peter Folkert is the Director of Enterprise Systems and Planning at Hope College, his alma mater. He sets the strategy for the colleges core ERP systems, leading a team of analysts and programmers. His expertise is grounded in a Masters degree in Organizational Change Leadership.

Deeply committed to his community, Peter has built his entire career at Hope College. He progressed from roles in development and fundraising services to a key leadership position within the Computing and Information Technology (CIT) department, shaping the institutions technology landscape.

He co-authored a publication on providing a safe, in-person college experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director of Enterprise Systems and Planning
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Holland, Michigan, United States
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Higher Ed ERP Strategy
He sets the strategy and direction for Hope College's core student information and enterprise resource planning systems, specifically Banner by Ellucian.
Organizational Change
His Master's degree from Western Michigan University focused on Organizational Change Leadership, a principle he applies to his technology and process improvement projects.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Director of Enterprise Systems and Planning
Hope College
6-2020 - 7-2024
Software Manager: Key ERP Systems
Hope College
12-2016 - 6-2020
Director of Prospect Development and Development Services
Hope College
9-2015 - 11-2016
Associate Director of Development Services
Hope College
9-2013 - 9-2015
Gift Processor and Data Management Specialist
Hope College
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Peter Folkert - Hope College. Featured in Hope College (official website)
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Education
9-2018 - 5-2022
Master of Arts - MA
Western Michigan University
2006 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Hope College
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