Education & Training

Babson University
Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses

University of Tennessee
Consortium for Social Enterprise Effectiveness

Chalmer’s Center at Covenant College
Christian Economic Development Institute

International Conference of Police Chaplains
Certified in Basic Chaplaincy

Johnson University
B.A. in Youth Ministry

Professional Experience

The Restoration House
Cofounder & Executive Director (2007 – present)

Alliance for Better Nonprofits
Strategic Planning & Board Development Consultant (2015 – present)

Compassion Coalition
Assistant Researcher on the Salt & Light Guidebook 3rd Edition (2007)

West Towne Christian Church
Associate Minister (2001 – 2007)

Personal Information

Wife:
Mandy, Master’s degree in Holistic Education, Licensed Teacher

Children:
Atley (15), Ava (14), and Silas (10)

Church:
Crossings

Community Involvement

  • Karns Middle School Principal Advisory Council (2018)

  • Junior League of Knoxville’s He for She Award (2018)

  • Justice Knox Board Member (2016-2018)

  • Youth Leadership Knoxville Advisory Council (2015-2017)

  • Leadership Knoxville (2014)

  • Knoxville’s Top 40 under 40 Business and Community Leaders (2010)

  • Knox County Sheriff’s Department – Volunteer Chaplain (2002 – 2009)