Biography

I was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. I became a Christ follower at a young age but really took ownership of my faith during my time at college. It was during that time that I was challenged to view my career as a ministry. My calling to become a professor was shaped by the experiences with my own college professors who modeled Christ-centered leadership. In the same way, I wish to mentor students and prepare them for their future careers with a Christian foundation.

Before joining the faculty at Ouachita, I worked for two mid-size public accounting firms in Little Rock. My primary focus was income tax compliance and research. In addition, I managed multiple client groups, taught, and advised staff. I hope to turn my work experiences into practical applications for the classroom.

I met my wife Tori at Baylor University while on an accounting mission trip to Uganda. We’ve been married since 2012 and are blessed with twin daughters, Maddie and Emily (and their pet bunnies Marshmallow and Honey). Tori and I previously led Sunday school and discipleship groups for youth and young adults. We continue to be active in our local church and enjoy serving together as a family.