What is your hometown?
I was born in California while my dad was in the Air Force. We moved to Jackson when I was ten years old and have lived here since. My wife Piper is a Jackson native, and we have raised our five children here. Jackson is home.
What is your profession?
I currently serve as the Chief Physician Executive for West Tennessee Healthcare. I chose medicine because of my love of science, the opportunity to build relationships with patients and colleagues as well as the opportunity to serve others. Having practiced family medicine and emergency medicine for over 30 years in Jackson has prepared me well for my current role. As the Chief Physician Executive, I have the opportunity to work with doctors and hospitals throughout West Tennessee to assist them in providing high-quality healthcare for our patients.
Where have you volunteered or contributed your time in efforts to give back?
I have had the opportunity to serve as a doctor on multiple medical mission trips to Nicaragua and Haiti through my church, Fellowship Bible Church.
What are some of your favorite things about Jackson?
Piper and I love the renewal of Downtown Jackson! We enjoy breakfast at Jackson’s Kitchen + Catering, concerts at the AMP, swimming at The Lift, and of course the Farmers’ Market. I enjoy the outdoors for hiking and biking. Our dog Beau loves going for long walks at Middle Fork River Bottoms State Park. We are fans of the Jackson Symphony.
Three words that best describe you.
Integrity. Consistency. Relational.
What is the last thing you Googled?
The last thing I googled was information about fly rods.
Favorite place for going out?
Because my kids are active in sports, we enjoy a lot of time at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex with baseball and softball tournaments for my twins. My oldest daughter and I also enjoy tennis and appreciate the Jackson Tennis Complex for some fun family matches. With three hungry teenagers, food is always on the agenda! I enjoy taking them to local restaurants such as Picasso, Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brewery, The Blacksmith Restaurant, and Rafferty’s (Who doesn’t love those chicken strips and sauce?!).
What is one thing that you do not go a day without?
I can’t go a day without coffee. (4-5 cups per day).
Finish this statement, I AM JACKSON because…
I am a product of the genuinely kind people who live here. Jackson has given me the opportunity to practice medicine that I never imagined possible. Hopefully I am making a positive impact on a community that I love.
