My Full Story:
A Journey of Purpose & Plenty
From Humble Beginnings to Guiding You Towards Flourishing
My life’s journey, marked by diverse experiences and profound lessons, has ultimately led me to my most fulfilling role: your dedicated life and financial coach. I combine practical wisdom with a strategic mind and a deep passion for service to help you navigate life's biggest turning points.
My Foundations:
Early Life & Core Values
Growing up in rural West Tennessee, the son of hardworking, blue-collar parents who never finished high school, I learned the value of common sense and hard work. I didn't inherit wealth; hand-me-down's were my norm. By applying practical principles to my own finances and life, though, by the grace of God I became financially independent in my mid-40s. I believe a similar disciplined approach can guide you toward your own version of success.
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Professionally, my journey has taken me down three different roads, each building a foundation for how I can serve you today...
Discipline & Leadership: My Air Force Journey
​The first road was like a 12-lane superhighway. It spanned 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, where I proudly retired as a Colonel. This leg of my journey instilled in me the discipline, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication essential for leading large teams and tackling complex challenges. From intricate research and development to delicate international diplomacy, these experiences taught me the power of clear vision, meticulous planning, and resilient execution. I was honored with the Bronze Star for my service and a Presidential award for innovative environmental stewardship.
Strategic Growth:
Entrepreneurship & Wealth Building
Following my military career, the second road was more like a busy city street, ultimately leading me to an executive role at CareSource, a non-profit health insurance company serving underserved communities. In my 11 years there, I twice earned the company's highest honor, the Heartbeat Award, for my dedication to serving our most vulnerable members. This role deepened my understanding of empathy, advocacy, and the profound impact we can have on others' lives.
The Call to Coach:
Purpose & Faith Intertwined
Now, third and most fulfilling, I’m on a back country road that allows for deeper and more personal connections to everything and everyone around me. Here I combine my strategic mind, passion for service, and a lifelong commitment to practical wisdom as your life and financial coach. Although I've been coaching for many years in my previous leadership roles, I now get to do it full-time. As a certified Master Financial Coach, I'm equipped to guide you with proven strategies for debt elimination, wealth building, and achieving your biggest financial goals.
My coaching is rooted in my Christian faith, which guides my approach to finances and life in general. I strive to serve others with a heart mirroring Jesus, prioritizing your needs and aspirations. I believe your identity and value are divinely given, and you are uniquely prepared for good works God has called you to. Powerful Biblical truths empower me to help you uncover your inherent worth, clarify your purpose, and chart a fulfilling path forward, getting unstuck from whatever's holding you back.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm a proud husband, father to two beautiful adult daughters, a granddad (Pop Pop!), and the happy owner of a handsome black lab-Great Pyrenees mix. I find immense satisfaction in creating an exceptional outdoor space around my home - a small testament to the beauty and order we can cultivate in our lives.
My Passion:
Empowering Your Journey
empowering advocate, and your potential, and I believe in You.
My LinkedIn tagline, "I strive for the
my core belief. Ultimately, my goal
success of others!" isn't just a saying - it's
is to be your encouraging partner, your
accountability guide. I believe in your
Let's explore what's possible, together.
