Rick was born and raised in Texas. After graduating from The University of Texas, he worked in a Christian ministry as an accountant. Rick then felt led to attend Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, where he met Jen, now his wife.

​After completing seminary, Rick pastored three churches in Mississippi and served as an Area Director for a parachurch ministry for several years. He accepted the call as senior pastor at FPC Troy in August 2019.

Rick and Jen have four children – Stephen, Ansley, Sadie, and Emma. They are joyful delights in Rick and Jen’s lives. Rick says, “Serving in Troy is a blessing for me and my family. We love getting to know the Church Body and the town, and look forward to living here a long time.”