Role at the church: Chairman of the Elders Board

Family: I have been married to Lynette for 25 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

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