Meet Team Kendrick/Carter

Dave Kendrick, mentor from Muskegon and David Carter, mentee from Muskegon Heights

Dave is the county Public Works Director and has a master's degree in agricultural engineering. In his community he is involved in the Lions Club, church children's programs and county diversity efforts. He is interested in wood working, running, volleyball, math and science projects, and puzzles. Dave and David have been matched for one year through Muskegon Heights Math Mentoring. David is entering ninth grade at Western Michigan Christian High School. He is involved with missionary trips, American Youth Basketball Tour and football. Together they attend church youth group, sports camps and take plant tours. They share a recent favorite memory of David's eighth-grade graduation. David says he admires Dave because he likes him for who he is. Dave admires the growth of David's personal faith and that he treats people with respect. They are looking forward to spending time together running at Hoffmaster State Park along Lake Michigan and eating pizza at Greek Tony's afterward on a weekly basis.