
About Me
I have lived my entire life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I grew up in Spokane and moved to Portland, OR after graduating high school. I attended Warner Pacific University, where I double majored in Business Administration and Social Science. While attending college, I met my wife Elise, and we got married shortly after graduation. We have two children, Nora and Elliott, who we love to spend as much time as possible with. We moved back to Spokane in 2019, and really appreciate all of the amenities Spokane has to offer while valuing Spokane's commitment to local community growth.
As a family, we enjoy attending sporting events, concerts, musicals and plays, hiking, paddleboarding and kayaking, game nights, lake time, and cooking and baking together.
Besides cooking, I love to be outside, running or rummaging through the garden.

My "Why"
After dedicating 13 years to the Long-Term Disability department at a financial firm, I realized that while I had built a solid management career and made a good salary, I wanted to make a more direct impact on people’s lives in a client-facing role. In my prior role, I was primarily working with people who were experiencing major unexpected medical events. Concerned people would reach out to us with complicated questions about their LTD and their futures. I was responsible for assisting claimants and their families navigate the complicated environment of Group Long Term Disability (LTD) policies and found value in educating them about their policies and explaining their available options and the long-term outcomes. Throughout the years, I realized it was seldom just an insurance issue, but often there were financial factors that were unique each situation and the best way to assist them was to provide a holistic perspective about their financial situation. This realization led me to pursue a Master’s Degree in Financial Planning from Whitworth University—a rigorous program that provided me with advanced expertise in investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and risk management. Through this program, I developed a deep understanding of complex financial concepts and how to apply them to real-world situations, ensuring that individuals and families can make informed financial decisions with confidence. Whether in LTD or in financial services,
During my search for the right firm, I found Thrivent—a company whose values align with mine and whose mission is centered around serving others. Here I’m able to create a safe environment for the people and community I care about, meet people where they are at any of life’s milestone, and hear all about their dreams & goals.
Let's put your plans in motion
Want to pursue lifelong dreams — while supporting people and causes you care about? The right guidance can help you get there. Tell me where you're at today. Driven by your goals and values, I'll draw on my industry expertise to help you map out a path to a more secure financial future.
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Location
Spokane Office
- Phone:
- 503-841-0774