I have been a lifelong Episcopalian, growing up at the Church of Our Savior in Somerset, MA.  Karen and I met in the Canterbury fellowship at Christ Church in Blacksburg.  We were married at All Saints Episcopal Church – Sharon Chapel in Alexandria.  Karen and I have been members of St. James the Less since 1997, with an extended excursion (2003-2021) to another Episcopal closer to our home in Mechanicsville.  Our oldest daughter Megan was baptized at St. James the Less, and our youngest daughter Molly was baptized at our diocese’s Cathedral at Shrine Mont.

Karen and I have been married for 40 years.  We have two wonderful daughters, Megan, who will be 25 in March and Molly, who will be 19 I been February.   Participation in worship and other activities at St. James the Less has been a vital part of our family life especially since our return to the parish in 2021.  I jumped back into the Choir almost as soon as activities resumed after the COVID pause.

I work as a General Engineer/Computer Scientist for the US Navy in Indian Head, MD where I serve as Chair of the Navy’s Software Systems Safety Technical Review Panel.   I am also a retired Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of service in the Virginia National Guard and Army Reserve. 

My non-working hours, outside of church, are primarily filled with family activities with Karen, Megan, and Molly.   When I have the opportunity, I enjoy music, skiing, hiking, and watching Virginia Tech Football. 

I believe I can bring a valuable perspective to the Vestry.  As a lifelong Episcopalian, I have a lot of respect and admiration for the traditions of the Church.  As a person who has dedicated most of his working life to service to his country, both inside and out of the military, I also understand the need to serve Church as member of the vestry.  Finally, I feel I can contribute a unique form of logical, common-sense leadership, at a critical time in our Church’s life.