I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2009 with a Master’s in Divinity. I graduated with a Doctorate in Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2023.

I have lived in my neighborhood in Cincinnati for 23 years. I am an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the PC(USA) and have “dual standing” with the United Church of Christ (UCC).  I have been the pastor of Fleming Road UCC in my neighborhood of Finneytown in Cincinnati for the past six years. I am currently transitioning out of that position to a new position as the Interim Pastor at Westwood First Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati.

I am a lifelong learner and love to travel, especially to my ancestral lands of Wales and Scotland as I continue to learn about my Celtic spiritual lineage.

I was the community connector and was a part of the organizing team for the Parish Collective Cincinnati and served on the board of the Economics of Compassion Initiative and the Powel Crosley YMCA.  

I am married to Debbie, a licensed PTA and a community activator.  We have two wonderful (now adult) children, McKenzie Grace and Brennan Matthew.

I am grateful for this life and I am leaning into its mystery and seeing glimpses of my “true self” continue to emerge as a lifelong seeker and learner. I love to go backpacking, rock climbing, bouldering, and am obsessed with theology (and practice) and running. (I was the cross-country coach for the Finneytown school district for 9 years!).

My call in life is to build relationships with folks and to see community with others, ourselves, and God flourish.

This divine flow in my life humbles me and allows me to live with great expectations and hope in the midst of its ups and downs. Some days are great, some days are crazy, but it’s “all good” as I live and love. I have been on my own “Hero’s Journey” these past few years as I continue to emerge towards a deeper presence in my “True Self”.