Board of Directors

The Oakland Christian School Board consists of nine men and women from a wide variety of occupations, backgrounds, and student age representation. We seek to serve the school strategically, subject to God’s direction, with a Christ-centered spirit of unity. Members are selected by the Board each year to serve three-year terms that begin and end in the month of September, and the Board considers both new and returning Board members to fill open positions.

2025-26 Board Members

Matt Davis (Chair)

Matt is the Chief Financial Officer of Goldfish Swim School Franchising, where he has served since 2016. Matt and his wife, Kelley, have three children at OCS (Classes of ’28, ’31, and ’36). Their family attends Woodside Bible Church (Troy Campus)

Deep Hope: My deep hope is that OCS will be a place where students grow both academically and spiritually, families are blessed, and all are equipped to make a lasting impact for Christ, shaping generations to come.

Dale Ermshler (Vice-Chair) 

Dale Ermshler is Vice President of Crane Technologies, where he has been for over 30 years. Dale is a graduate of Hope College. He and his wife Kristin were married in 1993 and the Ermshler family has attended Auburn Hills Christian Center since 1995. Dale served on the AHCC board for 15 years prior to joining the OCS board. The Ermshlers have been an OCS family since 2007. Dale and Kristin have three children: Katelyn (’21), Andrea (’23), and Daniel (’27).

Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is that OCS is a school where students, staff, and families learn to walk more like Jesus every single day; and that our highest goal is to help every student discover and develop their unique God-given talents and abilities so they may go out and impact others for Christ. 

Jeff Stein (Treasurer)

Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Western Michigan University.  Jeff and Jamie his wife of 18 years have 3 children, 2 enrolled at Oakland Christian and one more soon to be.  The Stein family attend First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Deep Hope:  My deep hope is that our students will walk more like Jesus through the guidance of the OCS staff, their family and church.  Allowing them to develop their God given gifts to impact others for Christ.

Joy Thomassen (Secretary)

Joy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Deaf Culture Studies from North Central University, a Master of Science in Education from Capella University, and teaches international students online.  Joy and Matthew, her husband of 20 years, have three children enrolled at Oakland Christian School. The Thomassen family attends Lifepoint Christian Church.

Deep Hope: By being unified to God’s heart and action, we will enter His eternal covenant of closeness and goodness for generations (Jeremiah 32:39-40).

Amber Budzinski 

Amber graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Detroit Mercy. She currently is a practicing Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant. Amber and Jesse, her husband of 17 years, have 4 children enrolled at OCS. The Budzinski family attends Oakland Church, where Amber is the director of the Girls Ministries Program.

Deep Hope: My deep hope is that each and every OCS student would know they were made in the image of God and that he perfectly and uniquely designed them for the purpose he has for their life. That as they build a strong foundation on the Word of God during their time at OCS, they would be encouraged to use and strengthen the God-given gifts he has placed inside of them to walk out their calling and be Heaven’s ambassadors here on Earth. My greatest desire for the students and staff is that when they reflect on their time spent at OCS, they see that their experiences 

Alex Grube

Alex Grube is a sales professional at Acme Mills with over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University and a master’s degree from Walsh College School of Business. Outside of his career, Alex treasures his family. He has been married to his wife, Lauren, since 2014, and together they are raising three children—Theodore, Joanna, and Camilla. Since 2021, the Grube family has been a part of OCS, where they have found both community and spiritual growth.

Deep Hope: My Deep Hope for OCS is that it will remain firmly centered on Jesus Christ—building a long-lasting legacy of faith, leadership, and truth for future generations. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” — John 10:11

Kris Lucido

Kris Lucido has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. Kris and Sebastian, her husband, have been married for 35 years. Their seven children are all Oakland Christian alumni. She has been blessed with nine grandchildren. The Lucido family worships at Kingdom Culture.

Deep Hope: That each student will know their identity in Christ and walk in the confidence of being a child of a King! I pray they discover the Lord’s promises and walk in authority.

David Malseed

David has served on the leadership team supporting the growth of well-known businesses, including the iconic brands of Mr. Roof and Wallside Windows. He and his wife, Laurie, have been married for 20 years and have four children, all of whom attend Oakland Christian School. The Malseed family worships at Woodside Bible Church, Troy Campus, where David serves as a deacon and he and Laurie are marriage mentors.

Deep Hope: That students at OCS would grow in a resilient, lifelong faith in Christ, live confidently in their God-given calling, and share His love with those around them.

Kurt Sabin

Kurt holds a business degree from Baker College, specializing in graphic communications. He is the founder and principal of GRIT Obstacle Training, a calisthenics training facility as well as CQS AI, a marketing automation firm. Kurt and his wife, Roxana, are proud parents of a child at Oakland Christian School, and their family is actively involved in the Clarkston Community Church.

Deep Hope: Cultivate a vibrant, Christ-centered learning environment that embodies biblical truths and inspires students to challenge moral relativism. Empower each student to discover and embrace their unique calling in God’s plan for their lives.
 

Board Meetings

We welcome hearing from OCS parents. OCS Board of Directors meetings begin at 6:30 pm and provide up to 30 minutes of Public Comment time just after the commencement of each meeting. If you are an OCS parent who is interested in addressing the Board, we ask that one week prior you please email either the Superintendent (sbrock@oaklandchristian.com) or Board Chair (board@oaklandchristian.com) stating your name, grades of your children, and the topic of your comments. This allows us to properly allocate time to our agenda for that evening.

Scheduled board meetings can be found on the OCS School Calendar.