I’m the Lead Pastor here at Cedarbrook, and I count it a joy and privilege to minister the gospel to our church family. I’ve had the unique opportunity to serve in both the church and public sectors, and I bring that blend of experience into every aspect of ministry and leadership.

Before coming to Cedarbrook, I served as the Executive Pastor for Campus Ministries at Woodside Bible Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. Prior to that, I worked as a Consulting Manager at Deloitte in New York City and spent nearly a decade in various roles including case worker, policy analyst, and Director of Quality Assurance at the NYC Department of Homeless Services. Throughout those years, I also served in several ministry roles including Youth Pastor, English Ministries Pastor, and eventually Lead Pastor for Teaching and Administration at Hanmaum Baptist Church in Glen Cove, New York.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Theology from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Public Policy from The New School, and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.

I’m married to my wife, Michelle, and we have two wonderful daughters, Kate who’s in first grade, and Clara who’s in Pre-K. Life at home is full of joy, energy, and plenty of personality.

Outside of ministry, I’m a passionate Notre Dame football fan and a bit of a technophile. I enjoy tinkering with gadgets and exploring anything tech-related. My favorite treat is a handful of gummy bears paired with a strong cup of black coffee.