My wife Cheryl and I have lived here in Madison for over a decade and I have actually never lived outside of Wisconsin.  I was born in Ripon and was baptized in the EUB church (which then joined the Methodist church to become United Methodist), but most of my early life was in Janesville.  I grew up very involved in Mt. Zion UMC where my mom is still a member.   One of my first life changing events came at a summer camp at Lake Lucerne.  I have very fond memories of my time at Lucerne and I love going back.  Being out in nature really helps me feel closer to God.

Eventually I went to UW and got a degree in Music Education.  I taught in several small towns including Beaver Dam and Milton before coming back to Madison for grad school.  After getting my masters in 1994 I was lucky enough to get a job teaching here in Madison.  I feel very blessed to live and work here in Madison.  I have been a band director at Whitehorse Middle School (formerly Schenk ) on the east side for about 15 years.  I am strongly considering going into the ministry in the future, but for now I am still continuing to teach. 

The time I have spent here at Bethany has been wonderful.   I have felt very warmly welcomed and have enjoyed the connections I have made during my time here.  Our older adults are truly a resource that I feel lucky to be getting to know.