I grew up in small town in East Central AB, attended collage at what was then Camrose Lutheran College, and met my wonderful future wife. Graduated from U of A and began a career in the Oil & Gas industry. We were oilfield gypsies and moved many times across the province. I undertook roles in administration to IT and finally into automation and safety systems within the companies. My wife and I have 2 sons who grew up in Cochrane and they have now graduated university.

Over the years I have enjoyed being involved in community work, school, and coaching my sons and other kids in football and rugby. I have been quite involved at St. Peter’s teaching Sunday School, confirmation, Bible studies, and especially on church council, including being the past chair. I have also been involved in National Council since St. Peter’s joined the Canadian Association of Lutheran Churches, on both the Board of Elders and Board of Trustees.

When you think you are ready to retire, God finds new ways to keep you busy. From our work on TCE’s pipeline hearing and covering for Loren our admin, to replace him as his journey has changed. Don’t get too comfortable, God is going to invite you in new directions when he needs you, He will stretch you in new ways, just try to keep up.