Four Decades of Experience. Still Creating. Still Learning. Still Helping Others Succeed.

I’ve spent more than four decades working in ministry, leadership, business development, and the music industry. Along the way, I’ve served as a worship leader, pastor, conference speaker, artist manager, business administrator, and consultant. Each role has taught me something about people, leadership, and the importance of turning good ideas into practical results.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English Literature in 1981, followed by a Master of Divinity in Christian Education and Church Business Administration from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1985.

My professional journey has included leadership roles with LaMar Boschman Ministries and The Worship Institute in Dallas, Texas, as well as serving as personal manager and road manager for internationally recognized recording artist Paul Wilbur. Those experiences took me across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Africa, working with churches, ministries, musicians, and organizational leaders.

In 2005, I founded The Management Agency (TMA), bringing together my experience in artist development, management, marketing, and business consulting. Over the years, TMA has helped independent artists, ministries, and small businesses develop their brands, strengthen their operations, and pursue their goals with greater clarity and direction.

Today, I’m semi-retired but remain active as a consultant, creative strategist, and mentor. My work focuses on helping artists, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build on what they’ve already accomplished.

After more than 40 years, I’ve learned that experience is valuable only when you put it to work helping someone else. That’s what I still enjoy doing.

My calling is to facilitate ministry – first and foremost. And I’ve been doing that for over 35 years.

I have met with indie artists, ministries and bands in over 30 nations helping them do what they do best: communicate the Gospel of Jesus around the world.

Record labels don’t develop artists. I do.

Facilitating Ministry

I have worked closely with some of the leading figures in the contemporary worship field including Ron Kenoly, Paul Wilbur, Alvin Slaughter, Steve Fry, Carl & Leann Albrecht and many others. I have served as personal manager for Paul Wilbur (Integrity Music), Lynn DeShazo (Integrity Music), Bob Fitts (Maranatha & Integrity Music), Michael Gungor (co-wrote Dove nominated & ASCAP Song of the Year “Friend of God”), Meredith Andrews (now with Word Music), and many other independent artists nation-wide.

As a Music Industry Conference Speaker and consultant, I cover the following important areas every touring artist needs to address:

  • Developing Your Vision and Career Path
  • Manager, Booking Agent, or Both?
  • Recording and Producing a Successful CD
  • Publishing Your Music
  • Distribution – Virtual & On-Shelf
  • Partner Development Program & Capital Fund-Raising
  • Promotions, Merchandise & Marketing
  • Image Consultation
  • How To Communicate with Maximum Effectiveness
  • Developing Improvisational Skills
  • Stage Presence & What Your Audience Expects
  • Identify & Create the Need
  • Engaging Your Audience with Your Message
  • Creating an Engaging Presentation
  • Bookings, Contracts, Tech Riders & Technology
  • How To Maximize Bookings
  • How to Have a Successful Tour

Internationally, I have ministered in nations including Israel, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Nigeria, Ghana West Africa, the U.K., El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Canada. My specialized understanding of the music ministry, coupled with formal training in church business and ministry administration, allows me to help others see the Kingdom of God come in power on the earth through their own ministries!

My wife Laura and I live in Jacksonville, FL, with our son Elliott. This year (2025), Laura and I will celebrate 44 years of marriage. We attend Celebration Church in Jacksonville. Our daughter, Emily, resides in New York City and works in the private equity industry.