Native of San Antonio, Texas / Graduate of The University of Texas in Austin / Doctor of Ministry in Theology and Pastoral Care / 42 years experience in local church ministry / 8 years experience as Executive Director of Assisted Living facility for developmentally disabled adults / two college-aged grandchildren / enjoy travel, golf, Mexican food, good Texas BBQ / volunteer service on several non-profit organizations / part of an Incident Command Team that sheltered Hurricane Katrina medical special needs evacuees