Title: Elder
Responsibilities: Protecting and shepherding the flock
Hometown: Corcoran, MN
Family: Carla (wife) and three young adult children, Elizabeth, Peter and Carolyn
Education: BA, Bethel College and master's coursework at Metro State University
Experience: President and CEO, Minnesota Trucking Association providing strategic leadership and advocacy on behalf of the Minnesota trucking industry
What brought me to MGEFC: Warm, personal letter from Pastor Del in response to our inquiry
Vision for my ministry: That through my service the members of MGEFC will grow to know Christ, His word, and each other
Favorite TV show: Reruns of 60's comedy classics
Favorite book (other than the Bible): Give me history. I love it.
Favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins, winning or losing
Favorite food: A brat hot off the grill in the summer
Random fact about me: Ran my first - and hopefully not last - marathon at age 49
What fascinates me: How things work
Best advice: It is surprising how much you can learn in life if you just pay attention.
My life motto: "Work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." Colossians 3:23