I was born and raised in Franklin, North Carolina, and grew up in the Episcopal Church, where I was confirmed and served as an acolyte throughout my childhood. I attended college at the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 2008 and commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps, I met my wife, Liz, who was also a Marine Corps officer. After living in Stamford, CT for five years, we moved to the Bay Area in 2019. Both Liz and I are employed by Meta. I have also remained involved in the Marine Corps Reserve, and am currently on military leave from Meta and on active duty orders with the Defense Innovation Unit in Mountain View. I also volunteer as a Block Preparedness Coordinator in my neighborhood as part of the City of Palo Alto’s Emergency Services Volunteer program. Liz and I have two children, Tommy, 6, and Lucas, 3, who are full of energy and ensure our home is constantly full of life!
I started attending the 8am service at St. Mark’s in June of last year, after a few years of being away from the Church. I was immediately welcomed with open arms by the clergy and congregation. In the fall of last year, I started serving as a lector at the 8am service. The love, acceptance, and sense of community that exists at St. Mark’s has quickly become a special part of my life.