I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and I spent my early years there before moving to Michigan for a few years, then back to Indiana. After high school, I joined the United States Marine Corps, where I proudly served for twenty-five years, rising from Private to Chief Warrant Officer-4 and then later retiring as a Major in 1998.
My spiritual journey began early, thanks to my grandmother—the devoted wife of a Pentecostal pastor—who made sure I was introduced to Jesus. I still remember the day she took me to be baptized; I was 8 years old, and the water was so cold! Unfortunately, I didn’t attend Sunday school often and wasn’t taught the Word of God growing up, so I didn’t develop a personal relationship with the Lord.
That changed in October 1986 when I attended Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego and received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. In the early nineties, while stationed in Hawaii, I became part of the Calvary Chapel Honolulu family. While attending, I met my wife, Cindy. Through weekly home fellowships, Bible studies, and serving in the church, I grew closer to the Lord.
In 1994, I was transferred to Camp Pendleton, and Cindy and I joined the Calvary Chapel Oceanside family. I had a deep desire to serve the Lord, and after several years of faithful service, I was appointed as a Deacon. In 1998, I joined the staff as the Pastor of Administration, later serving as the Pastor of Finance and Accounting, and then later becoming the Executive Pastor. Today, I serve as the Executive Pastor of Operations, where I continue to support the ministry and help steward the resources that God has entrusted to us. I also have the privilege of serving as a Board Member, helping to guide the vision and direction of our church.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree from San Diego State University and an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University.
I’m blessed to have been married to my wife, Cindy, for 31 years. I’m the proud father of two sons, Michael and Matthew, who are married to Amber and Debbie. I have six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. So blessed.
