Bob worked as a Quality Engineer for nearly 20 years in the Aerospace Industry, as well as in the automotive industry. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Theology in 2007 from Trinity College of the Bible, and Theological Seminary in Newburgh Indiana. He served as an Associate Pastor at Church of the Brethren in Ottawa KS from 2001-2003. He then returned to Engineering at Garmin, all while completing his Bachelor’s degree. He left Garmin in 2009 to serve at Michigan Valley Community Church full time, where he currently ministers. He lives in Ottawa KS with his wife Gayla of 38 years. They have two daughters, Destiny and Jessica, a son Levi, and 5 grandchildren, Ayden, Ashton, Tucker, Sawyer and Pennley. 

Bob enjoys motocross, adventure riding, camping, and most importantly spending time with Family.

 Gayla is a devoted wife, mother, and grand mother. She is always by her husbands side and serves in the church with woman’s ministry, Children’s Church, and the Nursery. She has a servant heart and always has a smile on her face. She works at a local school where she is the kitchen manager. She was a stay at home mother where she devoted her time to home schooling their children. She once opened up a elegant Tea Room that was popular and people loved going there.

Gayla loves going camping and spoiling the grand children. She loves the outdoors and and kayaking.