I am a California native, husband of 42 years, father of three adult children and grandfather to four.

I am the former pastor and co-founder of The Highway Community, a non-denominational church in Mountain View, California.​

My 40 years of pastoral work provided a unique set of leadership and entrepreneurial experiences, including starting a new church, starting a video production company, owning and operating a third wave coffee shop, leading a Board of Directors, managing staff and overseeing their professional development, building and leading volunteer teams, and creating communities of hospitality and belonging.

I am a pastor at heart, seeking to enhance the lives and skills of those around me. I have a degree in psychology and deep interest in human development, which influenced my decision to become a professional coach. My greatest joy and honor is being present with people during life’s most significant moments—transitions, crisis, disappointment, decision—providing a stable presence, perspective and support.

Coaching is a space for you to feel seen, heard and understood. I love sharing tools, life experiences, and practices that enable courageous, centered living. 

Currently, I am the director of the Thinking Bench Foundation, a private non-profit focused on the intersection of science and faith. My wife and I recently moved to Corralitos, CA near Santa Cruz, CA, to be closer to family. I have numerous hobbies and interests, including playing guitar, ambient music, playing golf all over the world, the Los Angeles Dodgers and enjoying idiosyncratic little dogs, Dachshunds. In fact, I organized and led the Highway WienerNationals Dachshund race for 17 years in the Bay Area.