Pastor & Chaplain. business & Community Leader. husband & father.

“Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.” Roberto Clemente

“Ora et Labora”

Pray and work. I blend the servant heart of a pastor with the tenacity of an entrepreneurial business and community leader all as means to live out the foundational values of my life: faith, freedom and family.

At the heart of why I do what I do every day stems from the fact that I am not satisfied with merely existing. I believe we are all born to make a unique and tangible difference in the world . Equipped with both an MDiv and an MBA (both including concentrations in organizational leadership) as well as a vast professional background ranging from that of a pastor and chaplain, business founder and CEO, non-profit director, Air Force officer, and even an elected public official, I’ve never shied away from taking chances and walking by faith into whatever grand adventure God puts before me.

The way I see it, the worst case scenario is that I fail and all that will remain is a bit of experience and a great story to share with others. However, by saying “yes!” and walking by faith into the unknown, we could change lives and even alter the course of history. A life of merely existing within the small box created by our external circumstances is far too limited a life for me. In my view, every experience, every interest, every idea and every opportunity is both a gift and a responsibility to faithfully steward the time and the resources before us.

Personally, I am a dedicated husband to Erin, committed father of Charlotte and Simon, a proud member and pastor of The Hills, a Christian Church, as well as an active and engaged member of the greater Pittsburgh community.

The rest of the story…

Growing up in the heart of the Rust Belt, the great city of Pittsburgh, in the aftermath of the steel industry’s collapse forged within me a tenacious spirit committed to serving, caring, inspiring, and leading in the region my family has called home for five generations. Where others only saw a declining city and struggling economy, I see boundless opportunity for those willing and able to to be creative and put in the work.

Sensing a call to ministry shortly after coming to faith in Jesus in my late teens, I earned my undergraduate and first graduate degree in the pastoral leadership space (Bachelor of Arts, Johnson University and Master of Divinity, Emmanuel Christian Seminary). I was ordained and served as a traditional church pastor as well as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for a number of years. It didn’t take long before I recognized that the path of a traditional pastor simply wasn’t for me. I needed to serve beyond the walls of the church. I needed to make a dent in the world around me the traditional path simply wouldn’t permit.

That was when I opted for a more integrated career that combined my heart and skills in pastoral ministry with business and public leadership. The work began with a new church with a unique vision. The Hills Church exists to be a fresh expression of God’s love for Pittsburgh via its nimble, family-centric ministry that isn’t bogged down by excessive property or personnel costs. At the same time, I launched and led a senior care business, Dignity Home Care Professionals. For many years, my staff and I served the personal care needs of the elderly and other struggling adults in and around southwestern PA. During this time, I was also elected to public office and selected by my peers to lead the legislative body as its chair.

Despite finding success in our business as a result of our unique blend of leadership, care, and integrity, I personally recognized a need to further advance my education and experience as a leader in order to take the next step in my career. For this reason, I stepped away from my own company to take on multi-faceted roles in the senior care, home health and hospice spaces while completing my second graduate degree, an MBA with a concentration in business and public leadership.

Throughout my professional journey I have found my unique niche. I am passionate about blending strong, transformative leadership with compassionate care and uncompromising integrity as a means to impact lives and help my teams and organizations reach new heights. I am devoted to the values of faith, freedom, and family as the essential foundations for a well lived life and a healthy, productive society.

Personally, I am married to my high school sweetheart, Erin, with whom I share two beautiful children, Charlotte and Simon. I am an avid sports fan with a special affection for the teams donning the black and gold. I enjoy networking, exploring the world, photography, and a meaningful conversation over a finely brewed coffee or well aged whiskey. Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I created this site to serve as both a personal and professional introduction, as well as to catalogue and share my thoughts, beliefs and activities in life. If I can be of any service to you or your organization, never hesitate to reach out via the contact information found here.