Role at the church: Chairman of the Elder Team

Family: I have been married to Lynette for 28 years, and we have two children

Hometown: Kewanee, Illinois

Educational Background:

• AB in Christian Ministry, Lincoln Christian College
• MA in New Testament, Lincoln Christian Seminary
• MEd in Education, University of Illinois
• PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois
• MD from University of Illinois

Career Background: I have worked as a student minister, psychologist, and an anesthesiologist. I am currently an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Indiana University. I work at the Veteran’s Hospital in Indianapolis, spending most of my time teaching residents.

Hobbies: Hanging with my family, reading, golf, running, and strength training

Interesting things to know about Gene:

• I once hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
• While I am ashamed to admit it, I have a wiener dog named Samson (I hope that you don’t think less of me)
• I hope to someday win the Nobel Prize in mediocrity
• I played Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”
• I have more virtual friends than real friends
• At my wedding rehearsal dinner, I hung a spoon on my nose