Advisory Board Mayor City of Grand Rapids George Heartwell Superintendent Grand Rapids Public Schools Dr. Bernard Taylor Jr. Chief of Police Grand Rapids Kevin Belk Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma 61st District Judge Benjamin Logan Kent Co. Commissioner Gary Rolls United Way VP Community Relations Tony Campbell Former Perrigo CEO Mike Jandernoa

Team

These amazing men guide and govern the mission and vision of Mentor1. They ask tough questions that lead to understanding and hold the leadership accountable. Each man brings certain gifts, abilities, skills and his own passion to this organization. Together they better the lives of young people and empower mentors throughout Grand Rapids.

Roy Clark

Roy A. Clark is the founder and visionary of Mentor1. He and his wife have been mentoring for over fifteen years. They have adopted three beautiful children from the heart of Grand Rapids and have committed their lives to seeing every mentoring organization in town receive a surplus of mentors who are screened, committed and trained.

Jeff Elders

Jeff is the treasure of Mentor 1 and a father of two beautiful children.  He is married to his long time love Stephanie and together they live in Grandville. 

David Gilman

Ron Van Timmeren

Joel Bair