Dave Dechow,
Music & Technology Director

a member of the Chancel Choir, played piano for the Cherub Choir, and provides occasional back-up for the church organist.  He plays piano, organ, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, and sings as a participant in the church’s wide-ranging music ministry.  David’s music background is firmly rooted in the Methodist church; he grew up in Muskegon and participated in choirs and learned organ at Muskegon's Central United Methodist Church.
  David, along with wife Debi and son Luke, has resided in the Holt area for over 15 years, and in the Greater Lansing area for over 30 years.
  During the week David works at Aptúra Machine Vision Solutions, a company he founded which provides integrated systems, engineering services, and technical support for users of machine vision technology.  David has worked in the field of machine vision for over 25 years as a programmer, engineer, and corporate manager and is a recipient of the Automated Imaging Association Achievement Award for career contributions to scientific and industrial imaging.
  In his spare time, David enjoys music, gourmet cooking, computers, golf, and is a private pilot.

David Dechow is the assistant praise team director and technology manager at Holt United Methodist.  He serves the church as a member of the praise team, and has been