I have been a member of the Pastoral Council for the past 5 years. The work of the Pastoral Council, trying to discern a long-range vision and plan for the Parish, is very rewarding.  Working with a diverse group of parishioners who all have the same goal has helped me grow in faith.

I was a Marine for 20 years, serving in such diverse places as Saudi Arabia, Japan, Norway, Denmark, Panama, the Philippians, Turkey, Greece, and Columbia. After my time in the Corps, I attended Law School at the University of Florida. After Law School, I went to work for Siemens AG as a contract negotiator in the Pawer Plants division. Along the way, I have also worked as a State’s Attorney in Florida and a Traffic Court Judge in California.

In addition to the Pastoral Council, I am a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a volunteer with RCIA, an Extra-Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), an Advocate for the Tribunal for the Diocese of Raleigh, and the Charter Organization Representative for Boy Scout Troop 314.

My wife Connie and I have four children, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild so far. I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, music, model railroading and working with the church. 

One thing you may be surprised to know is that, as a senior, I had the lead in my high school play.