Hometown: West Salem, Wisconsin
Education: Bachelor’s, Electrical Engineering
Profession: Retired Engineering Manager
Present city: Plano
Tell us about your family.
My wife, Teri, and I met and married in Dallas. We both grew up in Wisconsin and have three grown children, Tressa, Mike and Tori.
Tell us about your work or volunteer life.
After working at Texas Instruments for 38 years, I retired and immersed myself in multiple organizations. I currently volunteer at Samaritan Inn as a career coach and with Lasagna Love as the local program ambassador. I make lasagnas for folks in need each week.
What are your favorite hobbies?
Cooking, music, woodworking, 3D printing, hiking, fishing.
What is your favorite place to travel?
Anywhere there are mountains, bodies of water, hiking trails and fish to catch. Maui, Germany, Austria, Italy and Nice, France, are favorites.
What brought you to Wilshire and when?
We came to Wilshire in 2017. We had been seeking a much more inclusive community for a few years and tested some other churches before we landed at Wilshire.
Where are you engaged in Wilshire?
I sing in Sanctuary Choir, attend and teach in Epiphany Class, perform with Faith in 3D and recently became a deacon. I’ve been on the Missions and Building, Interior and Grounds Committees.
What has surprised you most about Wilshire?
The efforts to get everyone engaged and participating in decisions. The humble and courageous leadership that embraces the spirit of challenge, growth and love of all humanity.
What do you think God is up to in your life right now?
Right now, I feel called to a servant lifestyle and making a difference in individual lives in the community wherever I can. I especially want to connect with the less fortunate and homeless.
Tell us about your faith journey.
I was raised Catholic and have participated in music ministry groups since age 13. I have always found music as something that anchored and drew me closer to church. Teri and I met in a Catholic singles group, and having connections to church community has always been important for us. Learning and recognizing our deep connection to all human beings and other faith traditions is important to me.
What’s something interesting most people wouldn’t know about you?
I used to sing and compete in a barbershop quartet and chorus.
What adjectives best describe you?
I enjoy coaching people and learning new things.