Born April 20, 1952 in Sullivan, MO to musically talented parents.  

Active in music in high school awarded 1 Ratings for vocal soloist at both District and State Music Festivals my Junior and Senior years.  Studied music theory, vocal performance and choral conducting at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO.  

Took private voice lessons while in the U. S. Navy in Guam, had two concerts and performed vocal solos in an island-wide choir musical event.  Served as Minister of Music in a Bi-Vocational role in Baptist churches for 30 years.  

Since retiring in 2014, I have performed at over 30 independent/assisted senior living facilities throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties entertaining their residents completing over 800 engagements.