My family
My wife Shireen and I have been married since 2018. We are a blended family with four children, Trey, Jordan, Lola, and JJ.
My story
I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, the middle child of nine kids. Yep, NINE! So, let's just say I learned early how to speak up... and eat fast! I accepted Jesus in sixth grade. I believed in Him, no doubt about it. But while I was growing up, I wasn’t really growing closer to Him. My faith was there, but it felt more like a box I had checked than a relationship I was pursuing. And as life got louder, my faith faded into the background.
At 18, I landed a job working for a gas and electric utility services company. It wasn't glamorous, but it was a start. Not long after, I was offered an advancement opportunity in Minnesota. So I packed my bags and headed north. Less than a year later, another opportunity came knocking in Houston. And just like that, I was trading in snow boots for Texas heat.
I spent most of my 20s laser-focused on climbing the ladder. Promotions, paychecks, performance... I was chasing it all. And honestly... from the outside, things looked good. But inside, I felt a growing void. I couldn't shake the thought " There's gotta be more than this."
And while sitting in a hotel room traveling for work, God got my attention through His Word. Slowly, things started to shift. I began attending church more regularly. I was experiencing God in ways I never had before. My relationships started to bear fruit. People began noticing something different in me. It wasn't just behavior change... it was transformation.
In 2018, our family moved to the Cypress area, and God led us to CyLife. We jumped into a small group, and I got connected in a one-on-one disciple-making relationship. That's when everything really accelerated. God was growing me like never before, and with every step, He was giving me a deeper passion... not just for knowing Him, but for helping others know Him too.
So when the opportunity came to join the staff at CyLife, it wasn’t even a question. The Lord already had my yes. I knew this was what He had been preparing me for all along.
FAVORITE VERSE
Romans 5:8, 2 Cor. 5:17
FAVORITE FOOD
Chicken Wings
FAVORITE HOBBY
Traveling and reading
FAVORITE EXERCISE
Running
FAVORITE SMELL
New car
