Education:
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
- Co-chair Government Relations (2015-present)
- Director of Internal Affairs overseeing Membership, Programs/Education, Insurance, and Ethics/Professional Conduct (2013-2014)
- Director of Financial Affairs overseeing Audit/Budget and Membership (2009-2012)
- 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
- Board of Directors 2006-2014
- 2013 - President
- 2012 - Vice President
- Jenison Public Schools Board of Education- July 2009 - present, current Vice-President
- Jenison Memorial Day Race Chair (2007-2011) - current member
- Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni Association - Presidents Club Member
- Chapel Pointe Church - Deacon 2018 - present
- Seeds of Hope - Autism Awareness in Jenison - On Board of Directors (2008-2012)
- Mel Trotter Mission Chiropractic - Clinic Founder January 2008 - present
- Ottawa County Health Coalition - Southwest Action Team Member (2008-2012)
- Sunnybrook Country Club - Member 1977- 2003, 2008 - present