I grew up the greater Chicagoland area. At the age of 19, I enlisted in the Army and spent three years stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. However, due to a service-related injury I was honorably discharged. After my time in the military, I moved back to Illinois and it was there that God saved me.

I hold a BA in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University and a MA from Knox Theological Seminary. I is married to his high school sweetheart, and we have three gorgeous daughters and an energetic little boy. I currently live in McHenry, IL.

I am also the planting pastor and teaching/preaching elder of The Outpost Bible Church.