Mark Du Ree wrote a letter of recommendation for Andre Badley for a job. Du Ree stated that Badley served an honorable two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he impressed Du Ree with his integrity, hard work, and enthusiasm. As a district and zone leader, Badley led and managed groups of 10-14 missionaries and was able to meet goals on time. Du Ree believes Badley is intelligent, motivated, and excelled in leadership and accountability during his mission.