Birthplace:  Kalamazoo, MI

Home Town:  Ann Arbor, MI

Education:  Graduated from Pioneer High School in 1989, Received a BSW degree from Calvin College in 1993, Received an M.Div. degree from Calvin Theological Seminary in 1997

Ordained:  October 19, 1997

Ministry:  Newton Christian Reformed Church of Newton, IA (1997-2002), First Christian Reformed Church of Fremont, MI (2002-2008), and 12th Avenue Christian Reformed Church of Jenison, MI (2008-present)