Peter Folkert

Peter Folkert serves as the Director of Enterprise Systems and Planning at Hope College since September 2013, overseeing the strategy and maintenance of the Banner ERP system and leading a team of programmers and analysts. Previous roles at Hope College include Director of Prospect Development and Development Services, where Peter managed the Raiser's Edge database and guided prospect development strategies, as well as coordinating significant projects such as wealth screening and CRM implementation. Peter's experience also includes managing development services as Associate Director and contributing as a Gift Processor and Data Management Specialist. Prior to Hope College, Peter worked at Holland Hospital as an Insurance Receivables Cashier, and briefly as a substitute teacher in various districts. Peter holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Change Leadership from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Religious Studies, Social Studies, and Mathematics from Hope College.