Born & raised in the SE USA. Lived all over, including two assignments in SE Asia. Served in the armed forces for just under 10 years in USMC; worked for software companies, consulting companies, even once as a security guard doing undercover shoplifting prevention, and now for a non-profit, of all things. Proud husband of Josie; proud father of Stephen, Ken'e, Anthony & Jessica; proud Grandaddy to Daraja, Alan, Memphis, and two girls (due in the next 3 months). Ordained preacher and teacher, non-denominational.