Hi! I’m Coban!

I’ve lived in the Grand Ledge school district for 10 years and have two children who are Comets. I’m married to Christina Holmes, a former Grand Ledge teacher and current Educational Consultant at Eaton RESA.

I was raised in Petoskey, Michigan, graduated from Ferris State University, and then moved to Delta Township for work. It was great to find a community like Grand Ledge that reminds me of where I grew up.

My career is in IT as a software developer and server engineer, but I have always been passionate about public education. I had many great teachers and administrators who inspired me while I was at school. When I was in high school, I was able to work with the technology staff doing a lot of challenging and interesting projects. I also had a CTE teacher who invested a lot of time mentoring me. The experiences I had as a student inspired my love for schools. As a parent, I have seen the staff at Grand Ledge do the same for my children. Everyone in Grand Ledge has contributed to building an excellent school system and I’m proud to live here. I love that we have expansive course offerings, CTE opportunities, AP classes, and dual enrollment. Our band, choir, and arts programs are amazing and I love the creativity they foster. The many sports teams and clubs give students great extracurricular opportunities.

In my personal and professional life, I endeavor to be genuine, respectful, and empathetic. I want to serve our community and help our schools continue to grow and improve. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for the school board, if you want to send me a message I would love to hear from you!

Thanks!

Coban
(he/him)