I grew up in Russll County, which is in South-Centeral Kentucky. After High School I served 8 years in the Navy and then attended Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. After Seminary, I served as the Associate Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, Kentucky. I then entered the Army and served as a Protestant Chaplain for 12 years. Upone my retirement from the Army in 2003, I entered the Catholic Church. After completing additional studies the Holy Father granted permission for me to be ordained to the Catholic priesthood. On May 27th, my ordination took place at the Cathedral of the Assumption and I was assigned by the Archbishop to serve here at St. James and I am looking forward to working with the staff and faculty.