Responsibilities: As Director of Operations, I direct the day-to-day operation and administration of the office and staff so that everyone is empowered to do his/her job to the best of his/her ability.
Family: I have been married to my beautiful wife Bethany since December 2006.
Hometown: Born in Oklahoma but raised an Army brat (moved eight times in twelve years). I would call Cedar Rapids, Iowa home (it is where my folks live now).
Education & Experience: Graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in Economics. I spent the last four years as an Armor Officer in the United States Army. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's degree.
Vision for your position: To equip and establish leaders for the work of ministry. To know Christ and to make Him known.
What brought you to Sojourn?: When I moved back from South Korea a friend I knew while stationed there had discipled a guy in college that had started going to Sojourn. I asked him about churches in the area and Sojourn was the first and only place I needed to attend.
Favorite movie/ TV show: Movie: To End All Wars, The Power of One and Band of Brothers; TV: The Unit and Monk
Favorite music/ band: Depends on my mood...classical and jazz lead the pack; I used to really like classic rock.
Favorite book other than the Bible: Killing Fields, Living Fields, The Forgotten Soldier, Once an Eagle, and We Were Soldiers Once and Young...to name a few
Hobbies/interests: Reading, travel, backpacking and kayaking