Doug Bishop
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Jim Huckle with a photo of his late wife Diana
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Peg Jonkhoff
(download high-resolution photo)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) proudly announces the newest recipients of its highest honor, the NMC Fellow award: Former trustee Doug Bishop, longtime supporters Jim Huckle and the late Diana Huckle; and alumna, supporter and volunteer Peg Jonkhoff.
Bishop, of Traverse City, was first appointed to NMC’s Board of Trustees in July 2006 to fill a term vacancy and subsequently was elected to three successive six-year terms, completing 18 years of service in 2024. Bishop has been a significant financial supporter and holds emeritus status with the NMC Foundation Board. Practicing law in Traverse City since 1977, Bishop is also a retired captain of the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Jim Huckle and the late Diana Huckle have set a high standard for philanthropic contributions and influential networking on behalf of the college, with annual giving that began in 1991 and continues today with catalytic and transformative gifts, particularly toward the college’s newer, innovative programs such as the Experiential Learning Institute and freshwater initiatives.
Both Jim and Diana are Honorary NMC Foundation Board members.
Jonkhoff, a 1976 graduate of NMC, was named an Outstanding Alumnus in 2013. She serves on the NMC Foundation Board and is a member of the 75th anniversary steering committee. She is vice president at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home actively working with her family and caring staff and serves on many other community boards and organizations.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have individuals like Doug, the Huckles and Peg, who are so dedicated to NMC’s mission,” said Mark Keely, NMC Board of Trustees chair. “They are all truly deserving of this prestigious honor.”
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, awarded since 1964 to individuals who have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the college, a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the college, continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors.
Release date: June 1, 2025
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
NMC Public Relations
(231) 995-1020
publicrelations@nmc.edu