About Me

I am a graduate of the training program, Coaching 4 Today’s Leaders, and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I also abide by the ICF Code of Ethics.

I live in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. My spouse, Robb, and I have three young adult sons. I am also a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and believe we are all God’s children no matter our ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

I appreciate the fact that both coaching and ministry allow me to connect with people in meaningful ways.

Some of my experiences beyond my training as a life coach:

As a pastor, teacher, and spiritual leader:

• 28 years of ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
• Instructor for Lay School of Ministry of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA
• Spiritual Guide for Missional Discovery Journey of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA
• Organizer and Coach for Faithful Innovations of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA
• Oblate with Holy Wisdom Monastery, Madison Wisconsin

As a writer:

• English major
• Writing Lab Instructor at California State University, Fresno
• Many writing courses through the University of Wisconsin Extension Program
• Years of sermon and Bible study writing