For 14 months in 2008/2009, he and his wife Adrienne lived and volunteered as a teacher and a nurse in Kabala, Sierra Leone. As such, he brings local knowledge and experience to the board, as well as a passion for responsible and patient development work. As an educator, he knows the impact that a good education can have on individuals and communities, and is committed to seeing TPFSL work toward these positive ends within Sierra Leone.