Rick grew up in Rockford Il. and after serving in the Air Force began to work for IBM as a large systems engineer. He transferred to Fort Smith in 1995 and shortly thereafter became a deacon. About 2012 Rick became an elder. Rick is married to Buajun (Pawn). Rick has two grown children Sarah and Amanda, 5 grandchildren ,two great grandchildren with another one on the way. Rick builds and maintains our website along with our broadcast ministry.  You can usually find Rick in the broadcast booth.