Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in a military family; B.A. in philosophy from California State University, Long Beach; M.Div. from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena; completing an M.A. in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University; employed in various IT roles, mainly as a database programmer/analyst: AT&T, Countrywide Bank, Bank of America, and Latham & Watkins Law Firm; enjoys camping, backpacking, and exploring the American West: reached Mt. Whitney peak (3X), canoed the Green River in Utah, loves camping near Moab; active in his church; spouse: Kathy.