About
Doreen Bolhuis is the founder and president of GYMCO Sports, an educational multi-sport facility celebrating its 28th year of operation in Grand Rapids, MI. GYMCO serves over 1500 children weekly in classes and special activities. Doreen is the creator and a managing partner of Gymtrix, an innovative DVD series to teach physical skills for babies through elementary students.
Doreen holds a B.S. in education with a major in Physical Education. She has over 30 years experience teaching locally, nationally and internationally. Doreen is an adjunct professor for Aquinas College in the department of Health and Physical Education and has appeared on local television and radio as a guest expert in Physical Literacy. Doreen is also a former elite level gymnastics coach and Junior Olympic Committee member for USA Gymnastics.
Doreen is a life-long athlete, embracing the lifestyle promoted in the GYMCO and Gymtrix missions. Her favorite sports include running, trick water skiing, snow skiing, biking, gymnastics and tennis. Doreen also enjoys a life-long appreciation of music and the arts. She plays the cello with the Kent Philharmonia Orchestra and the Ambiance Quartet.
Doreen has emerged as a leader in business and a pioneer in her industry. GYMCO Sports was named Small Business of the Year by the G.R. Chamber of Commerce in 2004. In 2005 and 2007, GYMCO was named as a top Women Owned Business by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. In 2005, 2006 and 2007 GYMCO was named on the list of 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work by the Michigan Business and Professional Association,
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