Gary Raterink

Wedgwood Christian Services
Brilliant Best Supporting Man

Gary Raterink has had two successful 30-year careers, one in public accounting and the other in nonprofit finance. At 86, Gary continues to work as Wedgwood Christian Services’ Planned Giving Officer. He has served as a local and state director for the Michigan Association of CPAs and as the president for Holland Home. In addition, Gary has led the Estate Planning Council for West Michigan. He has also been a member of Kiwanis for 20 years, which is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. Throughout Gary’s professional and philanthropic efforts, he has mentored many talented women and has been a role model to men, demonstrating how to elevate the voice of women in the workplace. “Recognizing the talent of others and watching them thrive in their roles is its own sense of achievement,” says Gary. “I cannot take credit for any of the accomplishments of the women whom I have led, but I am honored to have played a small role in their success.”