ABOUT ME
Who Am I?
A Guide. A Bridge. A Student of Humanity.
If you’re searching for someone who’s simply read the map, I’m not your coach. But if you’re looking for someone who’s walked the terrain — through battlefields and boardrooms, heartbreak and healing, joy and jaw-dropping resilience — then you may have just found your guide.
I am an Identity Coach and Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mental Emotional Release® Therapy, and Hypnotherapy — certified through the Association for Integrative Psychology. But titles don’t tell stories. Life does.
Over the course of 26 years in the military, I journeyed across 44 countries, immersing myself in the world’s cultures, faiths, and contradictions. I didn’t just observe — I engaged, listened, wrestled, and grew. Through those experiences, I embraced not religion, but a relationship — with Christ, with truth, and with humanity in all its forms. I respect every person’s path, remaining open to everything and attached to nothing.
I’m a proud father of three incredible children and three grandsons who call me “Papa Tugs,” a badge of joy I wear with honor. I also share my life with Kristen, my brilliant partner of three years, whose presence continues to inspire and stretch me.
My life has been anything but linear. I’ve been hit by a car. Hijacked. Homeless. Divorced. Bankrupt. Shot at. And yet, every storm left behind a gift: wisdom, grit, humor, and a relentless hope. My mother’s voice still echoes in my mind — “Under, over, around, or through. No excuses for you... you must see it through.” And so I did. And I still do.
I’ve worked across a mosaic of industries — from construction to cruise ships, from children’s ministry to corporate HR, from food service to advising generals. And in every arena, one truth remained constant: people need to be seen, heard, and empowered.
That’s why I coach.
Because I’ve lived enough life to know what breaks us and what builds us. I’m here to help others untangle the patterns that hold them back and rediscover the power that’s already within them. Whether you're a high-performing executive, a parent in transition, or someone simply looking for clarity in the fog — I’m here to walk with you, listen deeply, and help you remember who you are and who you’re becoming.
Some people know cars. I know people.
Let’s explore your terrain — together.
