The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has appointed Kurt Dykstra as general counsel, placing him in charge of the agency’s legal office and policy advisory functions.
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What Will Kurt Dykstra Do at OPM?
The agency said Dykstra will serve as chief legal officer and oversee the Office of the General Counsel, providing legal guidance to OPM’s director and senior leadership.
OPM Director Scott Kupor said Dykstra brings leadership experience and legal expertise that will help the agency address complex workforce and legal challenges.
“He understands how strong governance, accountability, and sound legal strategy support effective government. I am confident his leadership will help ensure OPM continues to serve federal employees and the American people with integrity and excellence,” said Kupor.
Who Is Kurt Dykstra?
Dykstra is a three-decade veteran of the legal industry with extensive experience advising on complex workforce matters, regulatory compliance, internal investigations and corporate governance. His career spans corporate law, higher education, financial services and public service.
Before joining OPM, Dykstra served as a shareholder at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren. He was president and CEO of Independent Colleges of Indiana, a member of the Providence Bank & Trust Board of Directors, and president of Trinity Christian College. He also served as the mayor of Holland, Michigan, for over five years, after previously serving as a council member.
Dykstra spent over 12 years as an instructor at Hope College and also served as the community president of the Mercantile Bank of Michigan. Earlier in his career, he served as an attorney at Warner Norcross & Judd and as a judicial law clerk for the Wisconsin Court System. He was also an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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