I am originally from the Southeast and attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC where I received a Political Science degree. I immediately enrolled in West Virginia University to study Athletic Coaching Education. After some trial and error, I entered seminary at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA where I met my wife Heidi. We both graduated in 2007 and moved to Redmond, OR where Heidi served as Associate Pastor for Adult Education at Community Presbyterian Church in Redmond and I served as the Pastor for Youth and Their Families at First Presbyterian Church in Bend, OR, about 20 miles south of Redmond. I am now the co-pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Red Wing, MN with my wife, Heidi. I am an avid West Virginia University sports fan and is willing to talk about most things with anybody. I am also a social media junkie.