Where did you grow up?
Tremont
Where did you go to school?
Tremont
What do you do during the day?
Work. I am the Senior Test Engineer at Automotive Robotics Proving Labs, which is an engine test facility in East Peoria.
What do you read?
Not much. Right now, I’m reading the Shack with my small group.
What have you been listening to recently?
Nothing too exciting. I usually bounce between 98.5, WBNQ, and Power 92. Then I get bored and listen to NPR.
Biggest challenge?
Parenting: Three kids is a lot of work. I find it difficult to be very intentional about my time with them. When I’m smart, I wait until after their bedtime before I get engrossed in Wordtwist.
Favorite Movie?
Man, how do I pick just one? Spaceballs, Holy Grail, LOTR, Star Wars, Three Amigos? I guess I’ll go with Spaceballs.
What are you passionate about now, that you didn’t even consider a few years ago?
I’m excited about leaving Caterpillar to continue my career. I never thought I would leave Cat.
What was your greatest childhood ambition?
To do nothing and play Nintendo all day
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Retired
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My wife
What inspires you?
She constantly navigates the many struggles of life, and still manages to be my greatest joy. Without her, I would have no idea how to be a father.
Favorite snack?
Beer…no, wait a minute. Umm…let’s say nachos
What do you love about Imago Dei?
I immediately think of two things that I love about Imago. The first is definitely the people. I love to see so many people beginning to connect with other people. This is the first church I’ve ever been a part of where there is not a race for the door afterwords. It seems that we all really want to stick around and talk to each other, and I love that! The other thing is more of a mindset. I find it very refreshing to have church feel like more of a dialogue than a lecture. I believe that living out the way of Jesus is something we’re all still struggling with and figuring out how to do. Imago is a place where we can all recognize that struggle and live in it together. We don’t have all the answers, and we probably aren’t supposed to.