My membership with the M-T Sunrise Rotary is almost at the one-year mark. I was asked to join when Peter Welch left Concordia and a new representative from campus was sought to join the club. I jumped at the chance, as both my father and stepfather were active members of Rotary, and I grew up knowing the organization's greatness.
I was born and raised in Midland, MI, graduating from Midland High (The Chemics) in 1994. A highlight from high school was playing on the state runner up football team in the fall of 1993. I then attended and graduated from Concordia with a B.A. in History in 1998 and a MS in Higher Education Administration in 2001. Currently I am a student in a Doctoral program in Education Administration with an anticipated graduation date of 2019.
Since graduating with my bachelor’s degree I have served at Concordia in many different capacities including Residence Hall Director, Director of Residence Life, Director of Financial Aid, and since July of 2015 the Vice President of Student Life.
My wife Sonia and I live in West Bend with our 3 children, Nick (13), Hannah (12), and Josh (10). They are involved in many activities like sports that range from football and basketball to ice skating and horseback riding and some in between. They also participate in bands, choirs, clubs, and drama. People say we will miss all the running someday; we will see about that!
My hobbies and interests include traveling with my family and being outdoors. Some of our favorite trips include Disney, Yellowstone, and the UP. One of my favorite outdoor activities is fishing, which I am able to do often in local lakes.