I have had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Chaplain since 1988.  My first experience was as a volunteer fire fighter and chaplain with the Mountain View, Oklahoma Fire Department.  The Weatherford, Oklahoma Fire Department was my first opportunity with a full time department as a fire fighter and chaplain.  Currently, I am the chaplain for the Elk City, Oklahoma Fire Department.  I enjoy working with and being involved in the life of fire fighters.  I am a member of the Oklahoma Fire Service Chaplains, Inc and the National Federation of Fire Chaplains.  Completed Advanced Chaplain status with the Federation of Fire Chaplains.

I have been married to Penny (a sixth grade teacher) since 1988. I have a an adult daughter who is married and a Registered Nurse.

I am the Director of Missions for the Great Plains Baptist Association.  I am a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.