I was born and raised in Davenport, IA. I attended Holy Family Catholic School (now All Saints) from K-8th grade and also graduated from St. Ambrose University but honestly my formation in the faith did not become a priority until I joined this parish a little over a decade ago. My wife Amanda and I were married at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport on May 19, 2012. We were blessed to complete our Pre Cana work with an OLV sponsor couple and the late Msgr. Parizek. That wonderful priest and this great parish have accompanied and supported my family on an amazing and challenging journey to what I now consider to be a life filled with faith and blessings beyond my comprehension. Our twin daughters, Jasmine and Joslynn (14 years old), attended JFK from preschool – 5th grade and I have been involved with Youth Ministry for about 3 years. We have since moved to Eldridge, IA but remain active with this parish we have come to love. I feel a true calling to accompany youth as we all strive to grow in faith, love, and understanding of God. Much of my life was filled with pursuing my selfish wants in sometimes destructive ways but now-a-days my life remains peaceful and full from spending time with family, friends, and working with several OLV ministries that continue to provide both challenges and great amounts of joy.
