ABOUT US

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Mark Ingram

Mark Ingraham

Mark has been a certified driving instructor since 2007. The first 5 years he taught in Cadillac but has spent the rest of his time teaching in Traverse City. He has owned several businesses over his lifetime and comes from a very large family of entrepreneurs.

Mark was born and raised in Cadillac and still visits often to see his kids and grandkids. He travels in his RV and enjoys the weekly (sometimes almost daily) BBQ.

Ashley Ingram

Ashley Ingraham

Ashley has been a certified driving instructor since 2015 in the Traverse City area. She was born and raised in Cadillac but now lives in Thompsonville with her boyfriend and 2 dogs. (Saint Bernard and Lab/Shepherd mix) She has a Bachelors degree in Music Industry Management that she received from Ferris State University. She is a doting aunt to the most amazing kids. (Not biased at all). She enjoys spending time with friends and family and traveling anytime she can.

Bradley Pearson

Bradley Pearson

Bradley Pearson has been a Drivers instructor in the Traverse City area since 2020. Prior to this he was a driver for UPS in Chicago and served on the safety committee for 15 years. He was born in Traverse City and Has spent time both in Michigan and Illinois. He enjoys spending time with his family and has a passion for gardening, disc golf, and photography.

Jeremiah Shipton

Erika Sprenger

Erika has been an instructor in her hometown of Traverse City since 2009. She's a chaos coordinator at her day job and a doer of all things in her free time.

Jeremiah Shipton

Jeremiah Shipton

With deep roots in the Cadillac area and a lifelong passion for the open road, Jeremiah, known to most as Jerry, brings a unique blend of experience, dedication, and heart to driver's education.

Jerry began his career behind the wheel of semi-trucks, earning multiple certifications and gaining invaluable experience navigating highways across the country. He later transitioned to driving for FedEx, where he continued to sharpen his skills in safety, efficiency, and professionalism.

After years on the road, Jerry took a meaningful detour, serving as a Teen Coordinator at the YMCA for over eight years. There, he discovered a deep passion for mentoring young people and helping them grow into confident, responsible adults.

Combining his love for driving with his commitment to youth development, Jerry found his true calling in driver's training. With over three years of experience as a certified instructor, he's known for his calm demeanor, real-world knowledge, and ability to connect with students of all backgrounds.

Now, as the proud owner of his driving school, Drive With Integrity Driver Education, Jerry is excited to continue shaping the next generation of safe, skilled drivers right here in the community he's always called home. Visit https://www.drivewithintegritymi.com/ to view his Cadillac availability.

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