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

I am not satisfied with merely existing. I believe we are all born to make a difference in the world and that’s precisely what I strive to do with every opportunity and asset at my disposal.

The short version of my professional and personal story…

I blend the servant heart of a pastor with the tenacity of an entrepreneurial business and community leader in order to share the foundational values of faith, freedom and family. Equipped with both an MDiv and an MBA (both including concentrations in leadership), I have 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 demonstrating that life need not be limited to the boxes in which we feel stuck but rather is wide open with ceaseless opportunities if only we’d swing open and step through the doors to which God invites us. We are created to be difference makers in the world and if there’s any theme that is most consistent in my speaking and writing, it’s leveraging every opportunity before us as a gift and calling from God to make a meaningful difference.

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, and active 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, yet flexible spirit committed to serving, inspiring, leading, and building 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 Christ, 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 in 2005 and served as a traditional church pastor as well as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force 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 lead 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 local public office and selected among my peers to serve as the President of Council my local community, making me personally responsible for the oversight and stewardship of my community’s multi-million dollar tax-payer funded budget.

Despite finding success in our business as a result of our unique blend of leadership, care, and integrity, I recognized a need to further advance my education and experience as a leader in order to take the next step in my professional 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 an uncompromising commitment to 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 we have 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.