I grew up in a small town in southwest Alabama and after that I moved off to college at Troy University. Troy was hugely formative in my life because of the people God surrounded me with. It wasn't until I was a sophomore in college that the Lord was able to break through my heart with the gospel and I was saved. Simultaneously, the Lord laid a burden on my heart for the lost that have never even heard about Jesus or the good news of his death, resurrection and defeat of sin. After Troy, I moved a little farther north into Alabama, to VCOM Auburn for medical school, which is where I met my sweet wife, Katie. Together we enjoy road tripping out west, hiking and camping with our 2-year- old golden retriever aptly named Camper, canoeing, and all things outside. My wife Katie and I are so excited to be a part of IHI!