Tell us about your family.
My wife, Michelle, is a retired CPA. Our son, Henry, 27, graduated from Auburn and works as a cybersecurity consultant at PwC. Our daughter, Emma, 24, graduated from Baylor and is a CPA working in tax for PwC. Both kids attend Wilshire and live down the street in our Old East Dallas neighborhood.
How about your work life?
I lead executive recruiting for PwC. In this role I get to speak one on one with very interesting people. I’ve spoken with FBI and CIA directors, Postmaster Generals and numerous partners and executives. I enjoy listening to people talk about their life’s journey. You can often tell how legitimate someone is by how humbly they describe their accomplishments.
Any favorite hobbies?
Traveling to attend concerts. This summer we saw Oasis at Wembley Stadium in London. We’ve seen shows in several cities inside and outside the U.S. It’s been a lot of fun!
What brought you to Wilshire and when?
We joined Wilshire in 1998. When we first got married, we attended the church I grew up in. After a few years we wanted a change. We learned about Wilshire on WRR. After visiting, we decided to make this our church home. Our children were both dedicated and raised at Wilshire. I believe this is where we are meant to be.
Tell us about your faith journey.
I was blessed to grow up in a strong family of faith. My grandmothers were pure Christian love to everyone they met. My parents are retired educators who instilled in me respect for my kindred human beings. I was raised in First Baptist Church of Garland. There, many wonderful people poured a lot of love into me and shaped my understanding of God. I can’t remember a time growing up when I was not at church multiple times a week. I attended every camp, retreat and Bible study. I was even the president of the youth choir. My life has not always been a straight line, but the faith that was instilled in me by countless people has never subsided.
What do you think God is up to in your life right now?
I am a deacon, Lord’s Supper captain and member of the Personnel Committee. I try to listen to the opportunities God puts in front of me. As we say in the Journey Sunday School class, “Don’t stop believing!”
What is something interesting most people would not know about you?
One Saturday a month I work at Dead Wax Records on the beautiful square in Garland. Come by and say hi.