
Don was born and raised in Kalamazoo, into a loving Christian home. While attending Kalamazoo Christian schools, he met his high school sweetheart, Sheri, and they’ve been married for 43 years. They’ve been blessed with three children, Matt (and Andrea) , Ben (and Kristen), and Elizabeth (and Matt). They also have nine precious grandchildren ranging from 3 to 16 years old, all in the Kalamazoo area.
Don has worked and been involved in the greenhouse industry his entire life, in a business started by his grandpa, which is now being passed on to his two boys. Don and Sheri have been attending gracespring for around five years, becoming members in 2022. They were invited into a small group at that time, which they really enjoy, and both currently serve in the gsSHINE ministry.
After much prayer, and being humbled by the call to serve as an elder, Don is willing to follow and be obedient to where the Lord leads and directs. “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You”. -2 Chronicles 20:12