1. Jeffrey L Wheeler
16517 NE 79th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
541-520-8375
March 26, 2016
To Whom It May Concern
This letter of recommendation for Drew Carter is written to highlight the leadership, mentorship, and ability he
possesses to create community. I have known Drew since 1996 when he coached our 6th
grade football team all
the way to win the kids bowl championship of Eugene. This is a memory that I will never forget, and an event
where my teammates bonded so tightly that we continued to achieve many wins over the following years.
Through my middle school years, Drew was an amazing mentor and leader for me, lending to my character and
helping mold a foundation for who I am today. I now hold a world-wide management position at PLEXSYS
Interface Products guiding a team of 10-16 employees to build complex simulators. Drew created a winning
environment that was fun and enjoyable, which led to a relationship well beyond my adolescent years.
Drew and I have maintained a close relationship, even when playing/coaching on opposing teams. This alone
demonstrates Drew’s uncanny ability to maintain relationships and create community for a lifetime, beyond the
confines of a football field. His philosophy as a coach drove a winning approach with a great attitude. He maintains
his professional composure both on and off the field, bringing passion and excitement to his staff and team.
I only hope to have the opportunity to coach with Drew at some point in my lifetime and he has my highest
recommendation for this position. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any question you may have.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L Wheeler
Product Manager, PLEXSYS Interface Products, plexsys.com
QB/DB/P, Willamette High School 2000-2002, MWL Defensive Player of the Year 2002