I was born in Scott County, Kentucky at 12:01 p.m. on June 28^th, 1976, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz.  I was a happy, healthy baby boy.  Over the developmental years, through my teens, and into my early 20’s I had the great privilege of experiencing life on a working farm.  I feel this sort of lifestyle instills a certain character deep inside a person, one of hard work, dedication, and determination.  It was that character that saw me through my years at Sadieville Elementary, Scott Co. Middle School, Scott Co. High School, Lexington Community College, and Asbury College.  After college (L.C.C.) I began my career in the consulting engineering industry which continues to this day…  No, surprisingly, we don’t make enough money through music to support our families. 

During all those formative years I regularly attended Sadieville Christian Church with my family until my early teens.  It wasn’t that I stopped believing but the worldly life of teenagedom took over.  Finally after several years of being away from the church I stopped and listened…and what I heard was God calling me to Him.  So, in January 2005 I surrendered my life over to Him and wholly dedicated myself to serving in His name.  Thus began my second college career, this time at Asbury College, where I am pursuing a B.S. in Ministry. 

My life of service to the Lord began on that January afternoon of 2005.  Immediately I began running the audio/visual equipment during our Sunday service and it was only 6 short months later I started working directly with our church Pastor and began leading an adult Bible study.  In addition, I worked with the youth group for nearly a year in a voluntary position and was formerly hired as Youth Pastor in September 2006.  I served in this capacity for 2 years until I felt God calling on me to serve in another area. 

As part of the youth program we made the annual trip to the Ichthus Music Festival.  Ichthus helped me realize how powerful music could be in our witness of God to others.  As a result I picked up bass guitar and, well, couldn’t put it down.  I felt a deep passion and desire to play music and use that music as an avenue for God.  This passion led to being part of Not Quite Normal.  I hope that through our music God is blessed and His word and work is spread wherever He leads us. 

God has truly blessed my life…  It isn’t perfect but it is the one He gave me and that’s enough.  In addition to spending time with God, family, and friends I enjoy many hobbies.  Basically anything that gets me into the solitude of the woods/outdoors including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, backpacking, survival training, and kayaking.  I also love the martial arts, reading, writing, shooting, golf, and weight training.  I’m also a member of the Scott County Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) and Bluegrass Search and Rescue.  Yep, I’m a busy person but would have it no other way…I love life and the experiences that make up that life.

Musical influences include:  The Doors, Jake Smith, 3 Doors Down, Kutless, Live, Matchbox 20, Evanescence, Train, Linkin Park, Ted Nugent, Rush, Dio, Kiss, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Whitesnake, Warrant, Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, GnR, Eric Clapton, Queen, David Crowder, Skillet, Dizmas, Disciple, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Hank Jr., etc. Guilty Pleasure: Sheryl Crow.