Education:
Attended University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1994/95)
Grand Valley State University, BS, Social Science (Psychology) (1998)
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic (2002)

Memberships and Community Involvements:

• Michigan Association of Chiropractors 

            - Director of Financial Affairs overseeing Audit/Budget and Membership

            - Past President of District 7

            - Past Co-chairman of Membership Committee

            - Past member of Conventions/Education

• Kenowa AMBUCS  - Member 2002-2003, 2004 - present

• Grandville/Jenison Chamber of Commerce - Member 2004 - present, Currently on Board of Directors  

• Jenison Public Schools Board of Education- July 2009 - present

• Jenison Memorial Day Race Chair

• Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni Association  - Class 113 sponsor doc and Presidents Club Member

• Grandville Baptist Church  - Usher and member of orchestra/praise team (alto sax)

• Seeds of Hope - Autism Awareness in Jenison - On Board of Directors

• Mel Trotter Mission Chiropractic Clinic Founder January 2008 - present

• Ottawa County Health Coalition - Southwest Action Team Member

• Sunnybrook Country Club - Member 1977- 2003, 2008 - present