A lifelong Northern Michigan resident, Phillip has dedicated much of his life to music, theatre, and the arts. He studied Musical Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University and has been active throughout the region as a pianist, vocalist, conductor, director, and educator. His experience includes serving as a church choir director, teaching with the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet, directing musical productions for Harbor Springs Public Schools, and performing with numerous community arts organizations. He currently sings with The Noteables chamber choir and continues to perform throughout Northern Michigan. Having grown up participating in the arts through local schools, the Bay View Music Festival, and Little Traverse Civic Theatre, Phillip developed a deep appreciation for the role music can play in shaping lives and strengthening communities. He is passionate about creating meaningful worship experiences and believes music has a unique ability to bring people together, deepen faith, and enrich the life of a congregation. Phillip is honored to join the First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan family and looks forward to sharing in the congregation's ministry through music, fellowship, and worship.