B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, an M.S. in Toxicology, and a Master of Arts-Spiritual Formation from Ashland Theological Seminary. Completed a two-year graduate training/certification program at the Ignatian Spirituality Institute, John Carroll University (2006). Provide spiritual direction (individual and group, including Ignatian Spiritual Exercises) and retreat leadership. Completed all degree requirements, except the dissertation, for a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Formation at Ashland Theological Seminary. Member of the Order of Saint Luke, a dispersed order committed to the sacramental life. Oblate of St. Benedict (Mt. Saint Benedict Monastery, Erie, PA). In 2020, retired from an episcopal appointment as a part-time local pastor by the East Ohio Conference of the UMC. Served as pastor of the Nova Community UMC (Nova, Ohio), 13 years. Retired from 35+ year career as a board-certified industrial toxicologist (2013). Hold black belts and teaching status in multiple martial arts