The Man Behind the Story

I was called "Doc" before I could even walk. My grandfather gave me that name the moment I was born, and it became a prophecy I felt destined to fulfill. That path wasn't handed to me, though — I forged it.

I joined the U.S. Marines to serve my country and to ensure my education didn't become a financial burden on my parents. That journey took me from military discipline to a deep curiosity about what makes people tick, leading me through Social Psychology, an MBA, and finally, my Doctorate in Organizational Leadership.

I've spent 25 years in the "trenches" of leadership and complex operations, but none of those titles prepared me for the story that became Caught Up in the Rapture!

Why I Wrote This

I didn't write this book because I wanted to; I wrote it because I had to. It started with a dream — a vivid, persistent sequence that wouldn't let me go. As I wrote, the characters took on lives of their own, navigating the same joys, setbacks, and family challenges we all face. I became drawn to what happens underneath the surface of our lives: the loss, the love, and the hope that carries families through.

The Mission

I'm not here to give you a "nice" story. I'm here to take you into the heart of a family tested by hardship — a story about love, faith, grief, resilience, and the hope of reunion. There's warmth and even humor along the way, because real family life holds both tears and laughter, often in the same day.

When I'm not writing, I'm helping organizations find their own resilience — but this book is where my heart (and definitely my soul) lives.

Welcome to the journey. I'm glad you're here.