Our Staff

Kimberly Roes

Kimberly is a resident of Eaton Rapids, and opened Top Notch Driving Academy, LLC in September 2005  She has volunteered in the Eaton Rapids School system since 1998, and supports youth athletics in Eaton Rapids. Providing a safe, enjoyable, and educational driving expeirence to the Teens of Eaton Rapids is her "Top Notch" mission. Kimberly teaches in the Top Notch classroom, and behind the wheel of the Top Notch PT Crusier training cars.


Stacey St John

Stacey resides in Charlotte and works in the Eaton Rapids school system at Lockwood Elementary, and also supports youth sports in Eaton Rapids, coaching volleyball teams for several years.

When school is out for the day, Stacey is either hopping into her Top Notch PT Crusier training car for behind the wheel training, or providing in-class instruction. For Stacey, it's school all day, and school all night. Stacey really enjoy's school!



Steve Latchaw

Steve resides in Charlotte with his wife Mary. They have two grown sons. The oldest is a radio personality in Kalamazoo, and the youngest is a reserve Army officer and civilian consultant to the military in Kansas.

“Mr. Steve” has been a licensed driver instructor in Michigan for over 15 years. He has also been a registered adult leader with the Boy Scouts since 1963. He is able to relate his experiences to young adults and provides them with an excellent education in practical, on-the-road skills which lead them to a lifetime of safe, pleasant habits while driving.


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