I grew up in Kettering, Ohio—a suburb of Dayton—and after graduating high school, I felt a clear pull toward ministry and leadership. That calling led me to Minneapolis, where I attended North Central University. In 1997, I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Children & Family Ministries, laying the foundation for a career that would span more than two decades.
Over the next 20+ years, I served as both a kids’ pastor and lead pastor in Ft. Worth, Chicago, and Sioux Falls. Those years provided hands-on leadership experience—building teams, managing budgets, casting vision, and leading organizations through growth and change. Ministry gave me a deep understanding of people, culture, and the power of clear communication, especially during seasons of transition and challenge.
Along the way, I developed strong skills in technology, graphic design, branding, and marketing. I learned how strategy, storytelling, and digital tools support vision and move people to action—skills that continue to shape my work today and influence how I approach problem-solving and collaboration.
In 2020, I stepped away from full-time ministry to launch The Mark Ministries, a nonprofit focused on coaching the next generation of leaders to discover their identity, clarify purpose, and set meaningful goals. This work allowed me to invest deeply in people beyond the walls of the church.
In 2021, I joined Fishnet Marketing, LLC as an Account Executive, bringing together my experience in ministry, leadership, and marketing to help clients grow their businesses with clarity, confidence, and long-term vision—building successful strategies designed to last.
