I was born in Chicago so I am a die-hard Chicago (with a c not an s) sports fan. Anything Bears (championship 1985), Bulls(1991-93 and 1996-98), White Sox (2005), or the Black Hawks (2010!!!) is great to talk about (not the Cubs!!). Sorry all you Minnesotans (I do like the Wild). I graduated from a Christian high school in the Chicago area and went on to Pillsbury in Owatonna, MN. I received my degree in elementary education, Bible, and Science. I was in Central Illinois teaching for ten years. I taught first grade for a couple of years and then went into fifth and sixth combined. My family moved here in 2001 to teach in the school. I have been in education for 19 years. I have coached basketball both in Illinois and Chisago placing second in the state of Illinois. I have also coached soccer in Chisago winning first in state and taking a memorable trip to Kansas City. My wife, Linda, works in the church office. I have two adorable children( most of the time). Victoria is a sophomore and Quinten is in fifth grade ( I get to torture him for a few years). While a teenager at camp I came to realize that I needed a Savior and accepted Jesus at that time. At CLBC, I do the janitoral work, help in the sound room for services, and am the church clerk. My family and I enjoy going to an area nursing home for services as well.