I was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin--November 6, 1979.

I moved to Red Wing, Minnesota in 1985; and moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1989; Graduated from Dobson High School in 1998.

I graduated from Mesa Community College in 2001 (Associate's of Arts degree), Arizona State University in 2004 (Bachelor's of Music Education) and in 2007 (Master's of Music Education).

I taught 100s of students privately for the past 17 years, since I was 16.

I taught at Mesquite High School (assistant choir director) 2004-2006; Saguaro High School/Mohave Middle School (assistant and choir director) 2006-2007; Power Ranch/Cortina Middle Schools (choir teacher) 2007-2010; Coronado Elementary/Middle School (music and choir teacher) 2010-2012.

I love people, Facebook, talking, my dog (Trixie), hanging out with friends and family, hiking, music.

Biggest Collection--Vans and Converse shoes...possibly 25 pair altogether? :)

I was born in Atlanta, Georgia--September 1, 1975.

I moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1980; Graduated from Amphitheater High School in 1994.

I graduated from Ohio Christian University in 1999 with a Bachelor's in Youth Ministry with a minor in Theology.

I served as a Youth Pastor in the Church of the Nazarene from 1998-2007, serving the last seven years as Youth Pastor in Napoleon, Ohio.

I moved to Cochise, Arizona in January 2008, serving as Senior Pastor of Wynne Chapel Evangelical Christian Union Church.

I have a 9 year-old daughter named Gabriella Marie, who is in fourth grade and loves music, dancing, performing, dolls, Legos with Friends.

I am an avid fan and enjoy collecting everything related to Notre Dame, University of Arizona, chess, and books/commentaries.

I am a handyman and enjoy using my amazing assortment of tools on projects around the house and town.