I've been involved with JA for nearly 25 years.  I started teaching classes when I moved to the Fort Wayne area after college around 1996.  Excluding the pandemic, I've taught 1-3 classes a year including many for my kids.  I love working with young minds and giving them a different perspective from the typical book or learning they have in the classroom today. Now, I'm passing that joy and passion along through my kids!

I've raised money for JA over the past 20+ years, the last 19 with the JA Golf Marathon. My 17 year old daughter, Raegan, has driven the cart for me for several years and this year she will also help raise money!  With the help of my steadfast donors, I've led the fundraising efforts the past couple of years and have been a Top Fundraiser for the JA Golf Marathon.  I take the challenge each year and always give 110%!  While the goal is to fundraise and play 100 holes of golf...I always play 110...showing that I'm giving 110% of my efforts.  Whether you donate a flat dollar amount or a per hole pledge, Raegan and I greatly appreciate your support, as do our future leaders!