I was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia but fell in love with Western Pennsylvania when I began my undergraduate studies in accounting at IUP in 1985. From the moment I arrived in this part of the state I knew I’d never go back. I began my professional life as an accountant and spent 12 years in the business world before being called into full-time ministry. I am in my 25th year as a pastor, having served all over our Conference. I have two grown children and two grandchildren. I enjoy reading, photography, shooting sports, fishing, eating out, travel, concerts, and playing with my grandchildren.