Jacob Bonnema is the consistent conservative voice on the Ottawa County Commission.
Jacob resides in historic, downtown Zeeland, a founding member of Foundry Church in Zeeland. He is an Eagle Scout, active in politics, and an Elite Producer in the financial sector.
He is currently an independent commercial insurance agent for Ottawa Kent in Holland. Prior to his work in the insurance industry, he was President and CEO at Desert River Games LLC, and co-owner of Chuck Norris’s World Combat League.
He has served on numerous boards and committees that support the US Military, sports leagues, and urban development.
The Bonnema children attended Zeeland Public Schools. Jacob’s oldest daughter is adopted from Ethiopia and formerly worked at Gentex. His oldest son and daughter-in-law are full time missionaries based in Livingston, Zambia.
Two more sons attend Western Michigan University on full-ride football scholarships while pursuing degrees in Finance. Jacob’s youngest daughter is a Senior at ZEHS.
“I committed myself to West Michigan well before I became a county commissioner.
I committed my life to helping people, being a force for good, to provide fairness and equality under the law, and be a voice at the table for us all.
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