Don worships and serves at Brandon Christian Church with his wife Linda.  They have two children. Cathy is married, living in South Dakota and, with her husband Roy, has blessed them with two grandsons – Joshua and Jacob.  Their son Steve and his wife Erin are currently serving in the Peace Corps in Uganda.  Prior to serving as Regional Moderator, Don was active in Regional Ministries to include the Evangelism Task Group.  He also served as chairperson for West Central District Miracle Day Projects at Bay Point and Mount Zion churches in St. Petersburg.  He is employed as a First Vice President for Wachovia Securities in Tampa.  Previously, Don retired from the US Army after serving 22 years as a Finance Officer, Budget Officer, Comptroller, Company & Battalion Commander, and as a Military Liaison to the United States Congress.