I grew up on the South side of Ft Worth. I graduated from Paschal High School in 1972. I went to college at TCJC and UTA. I started in Law Enforcement working for TCJC. I worked for Fort Worth Police then left. I became an officer at TCU Police and then after a year I became a Sergeant. I worked there for 21 years. Then the Diocese of Fort Worth offered to send me to the Seminary in San Antonio. I entered Assumption Seminary in August of 2003, and was sent to Oblate School of Theology. I graduated and received a Master’s degree in May of 2009 and ordained to the Priesthood May of 2009 by Bishop Vann . My First assignment was St Matthews in Arlington Texas. Two years later I was reassigned at the Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wichita Falls. After 3 years, I was assigned as Pastor of St Mary’s in Graham Texas. After Two years, I was reassigned to become the Pastor of St Mary’s in Gainesville.