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Endorsements For Arick Davis

Discover the community leaders, educators, and residents who believe in Arick Davis’s vision for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Their endorsements reflect the wide-ranging support for his commitment to improving our education system.

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Elissa Slotkin

Michigan Candidate for United States Senate

Michigan State Representative
7th House District

Steve Jbara

President of Grand Rapids Gold |
CEO of Atomic Honey |
CEO of Green Door Distilling Company

Pastor Joe Jones

President/CEO of The Hekima Group LLC | Former 2nd Ward City Commissioner

Phil Skaggs

Michigan State Representative
80th House District

Tony Baker

Kent County Commissioner District 17 | Former GRPS Board Member

Kris Pacha

Kent County Commissioner
District 19

Carl Erikson

Founder of Atomic Object

Bing Goei

CEO of Eastern Floral and Goei Center | Third Ward City Commissioner

Marshall Kilgore

Director of Engagement at WMEAC | Candidate for Third Ward City Commission

Hannah Greening

Founder of Fancy Real Estate

Joel Van Kuiken

Principal at See Context I Co-founder at The Delta Project

Jon O'Connor

First Ward Commissioner | Co-Owner & Co-Founder at Long Road Distillers | Former GRPS Board Member

Sammie Bennett

Founder Friendship Miles | Certified Running Coach | Global Leadership Development Program

Salvador Lopez

2nd President of KConnect | Elected GRCC Trustee

Michele Coyne and Rae Bunce

Former GRPS Staff and Inspiring Westside Community Members

Learn more about the inspiring work that Michele and Rae did this year with their "I Matter" bracelet campaign.

Christy Ennis-Kloote

Experience Design Services Director at Augusto Digital

"I’ve only known Arick as having a natural curiosity to learn and committed wherever he sets his mind to. We need innovative and inspiring leaders like Arick to see where we need to go next."

Andy Allen

Vice President of Advancement at A.Y.A. Youth Collective

Scoob

(@custom.steppers) | Educator | Artist | Community Leader

Eric Freeman

Founder of Mindset Meals

"I’m proud to endorse your candidacy for the GRPS school board. Your commitment to fostering inclusive education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive is inspiring. Your vision and dedication to improving our schools will create a brighter future for our community. I believe in your leadership and am confident you’ll bring the positive change our students and families need."

Progressive Women's Alliance of West Michigan PAC

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