Brett Harrell and Robert Bray in the MTC; Kevin Romney, Elder Arduin, Jorge Da Rocha, Jeff Bench, Galen Staley, Michael Cowley, Wade Washabaugh, Ben Winnie, John Quent, Boris Coziuc, Francisco Arataque, Kim Rindlisbacher, Tim Stay, Dennis Doutre
Olivais North and South, Amadora/Queluz, Ponta Delgada-Sao Miguel, Coimbra (Elder Coziuc and I also worked in Leiria, Aveiro and Viseu), Elder Arataque and I worked in southern part of mission-various cities south of Teijo River for a brief period, then we worked in the Northern half of the mission-pretty much every city north of Leiria while based in Porto. Elder Rindlisbacher and I were together for a brief time mostly in Porto. Based in Cascais with Elder Stay but covering whole mission and same with Elder Doutre.
Spent 3 years in the mortgage industry in Southern California after graduating from BYU in 1986. Then a year or so playing professional golf (minor league level). Then approx. 20 years in financial services and now nearly two years with VitalSmarts where I hope to stay for the rest of my career.
I can't imagine dreaming up a better experience; would not trade it for the world; loved my companions and was blessed with the best of the best companions!!! Loved the people, the country, the culture, etc. Loved serving under Pres. and Sister Hillam and will feel eternally blessed for that experience. Pretty much got to visit or serve in almost every city we had missionaries at the time with the exception of a couple islands in the Azores. Translating for Elder and Sister Packer in March of 1982 in Porto was a definite high light and will never forget the witness of the Spirit that I felt verifying the reality of his apostleship along with the great experiences with all of my companions and the friendships to this very day.
Tell us what you have been doing since your mission, where you've lived, what things you are involved in, what your children are doing, or any other items of interest you can share with us.
After the mission attended BYU, taught in the MTC '82-'83. Played on the BYU golf team '83-'86 when I graduated with a degree in Business Finance. Jobs/career comments above. Have lived in Diamond Bar, CA; Moreno Valley, CA; Anaheim Hills, CA; Alpine, UT and now West Jordan, UT. My oldest is serving a mission in San Fernando, CA right now.
