What was an important Jesus moment in your life?

In 1970, I managed to save my 3-year old son Matt from a near-drowning incident on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie. Matt’s mother (my first wife) was supposed to be watching him and the baby while I was repairing the roof of a boat shed. Matt slipped away from his mother and fell off the dock and nearly drowned. Matt’s mother screamed, and I looked around to see Matt floating about 1 foot underwater. My only thought/prayer was, “God, please help me.” I acted instinctively and performed artificial respiration (learned in Boy Scouts) to revive Matt saving his life.

What is your favorite TV show and why?

I enjoy and faithfully watch all of the NCIS programs. I probably do so because I almost applied to become an NCIS agent following my service in the USMC.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I would like to be able to fly (without an airplane) possibly because I experienced the hassle of flying three million miles in 50 countries when I was in international business.

What’s the most trouble you’ve ever been in?

My pilot and I were nearly shot down on one of our 113 missions in Viet Nam. We returned to the airfield at Danang with 22 holes in the airplane.

What do you like best about working for Jesus and his people?

I enjoy the problem solving and repair work at church and the opportunity through church contacts to help a variety of widows with home maintenance issues.

Why Messiah?

I joined Messiah primarily because of the fantastic musical ability of David Teeter. Accordingly, I have become active in the Messiah Worship choir, Joyful Noise Handbells, and Messiah Worship Orchestra.