Experience:

• 27 years of leadership development experience
• Work in non-profit and ministry organizations

Education & Ordination:

• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Ordained into ministry

Ministry Background:

• Young Life (parachurch ministry to adolescents)
• Currently: CLC—Christ Led Communities (men’s discipleship and leadership development)

Mentoring Philosophy:

• Deep appreciation for transformative lessons from challenges
• Importance of empowering teams
• Impact of strength-based leadership
• Power of shared vision

Transformational Experience:

• Engaged first mentor during challenging season in his 30s
• Moved from futility to flourishing
• Mentor has remained consistent presence since

Current Focus (Since 2023):

• Mentoring business and ministry leaders
• Focus areas: Leadership, Team-Building, Vision and Alignment
• Helps leaders “conduct the orchestra rather than playing all the instruments”
• Specializes in providing shape, structure, and support
• “Who” before “What” approach
• Committed to “The Double Win” – Winning at Work and Succeeding at Life

Personal:

• Married to Susan for 29 years
• Three children: Katy Ann, Austin, and Chesney