I grew up in a small town in West Virginia, where I was raised in the local church and gave my life to Christ at the age of 13. I juggled my younger years between playing soccer, working, and spending a lot of time around construction sites. That interest in building and working with my hands has stayed with me throughout my life—from my early jobs as a kid, to running framing crews as an adult, and now through the projects I enjoy as a hobby.
My faith really took root during my high school years, when I became very involved with the local Young Life community.
After graduating from West Virginia University, I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where I began my career in the Telecom/IT industry. It was there that I met Ericka, the love of my life. What started as a quick courtship has grown into nearly 25 years of marriage and a lifelong partnership.
