Dave Tomke joined the Media Relations staff in the summer of 2007 after spending one year as a sports information intern at Saginaw Valley State. He recieved his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Public & Corporate Communication with a minor in Business Administration. Tomke also received a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Humanities after graduating from Christ College, VU's interdisciplinary honors program.

Dave was born in Bay City, Mich., and attended Bay City Central High School. He currently resides in Grand Rapids. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State.