A builder of faith-led companies and imaginative projects, focused on creating things of enduring worth.
I love shaping product vision, leading high-performing teams, and bringing exceptional products to market.
Currently, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dwell, the leading audio Bible app serving hundreds of thousands globally. Prior to Dwell, I built and exited several startups in faith, media, and tech, each pursuing a similar vision: presenting Christian truth with beauty, clarity, and thoughtful design.
Beyond my ventures, I care deeply about the Western tradition—shaped in part by my graduate work in Classics—the power of imaginative stories, and the cultural formation of the next generation.
On the weekends, I’m playing with my kids, reading good books, and trying not to gift my opponent a free piece on the chessboard.
Ventures
Dwell
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
2017 - Present
Dwell exists to help people make the Bible the soundtrack of their lives. I help lead the product vision and long-term strategy behind that mission, shaping a beautiful, faith-rooted experience and guiding a talented team toward excellence.
Deeper Magic
Founder, CEO
2024 - Present
Deeper Magic is a story studio created to re-enchant the imagination with holy wonder. We craft stories that reveal Christianity as not merely true, but beautiful and mysterious—something worth marveling at again. I lead the creative vision and business operations, sheperding both the stories we tell and the strategy that brings them into the world.
The Worship Initiative
Angel Investor
2015 - 2020
The Worship Initiative, founded by musical artists Shane & Shane, exists to train and disciple worship leaders with biblical depth and musical excellence. As an early investor and advisor, I supported the team’s strategic growth and helped guide the platform as it expanded its digital training resources for churches and musicians.
Lightstock
Co-Founder
2012 - 2020
Lightstock was created to give churches and creatives a place to find beautiful, faith-centered stock photography and video they could trust. I helped shape the platform, the team, and the business strategy from early concept to acquisition, ensuring the product stayed true to its mission while serving a rapidly growing community.
Graceway Media
Co-Founder
2005 - 2012
Graceway Media was built to give churches access to high-quality visual media at a time when digital resources were limited. As co-founder, I helped grow the company into a widely used subscription platform long before that model became common, eventually leading to a successful exit.
Brands
Service
Coram Deo Academy
Committee Advisor
2025 - Present
At Coram Deo Academy, I serve on the Local Committee to the Trustee Board, offering advisory support to the Headmaster on cultural, strategic, and operational questions. Our work helps guide campus direction, providing insight on academics, admissions, facilities, and student formation, in service of CDA’s broader mission.
Expertise
Entrepreneurship
Startups
Leadership
Product Vision
Product Design
Team Development
Creative Direction
Story Development
Hobbies
Walking
Reading
Chess
Latin
Planting
Piano
Classical Education
Education
BA Arts & Performance
University of Texas at Dallas
MA Classics
University of Dallas
