I am a communications professional, author and speaker on faith matters, business and professionalism. My philosophy is “excellence in leadership-by-example with integrity and without compromise.”
I have served as President of the National Association of Credit Management, Greater Akron (OH), and have held memberships with the National Association of Black Accountants, ACA International ® (American Collectors Association) and the Commercial Law League of America.
I presently serve as Church Administrator and Sunday school instructor at Akron Alliance Fellowship Church in Akron, Ohio. I have taught adult Sunday school and facilitated numerous bible studies and church cell group sessions. Every now and then, I fill in for the pastor with a sermon.
I am a graduate of The University of Akron with a degree in Business and Organizational Communication, and recently earned a Master’s degree in Christian Studies at Crown College, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. I am also a member of the Chaplains Association of Ohio, and involved in Clinical Pastoral Education studies for possible full or part-time chaplaincy.
I am a NEO native who loves to roller skate, and I am married to my lovely childhood sweetheart, Lynn.
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