Personal Bio
Ed is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (BA), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), Trinity International University (MA in Counseling) and Marquette University (Master of Dispute Resolution – M.D.R.). He is a Certified Anger Management Specialist – 2. His experience includes pastoring three churches as solo and lead pastor (6, 10 and 22 years) and successfully planting four churches. For 26 years Ed severed as a national and international instructor with Walk Thru the Bible. He is a founding member of Excellence in Leadership, an event driven ministry for business leaders. He served as chaplain for the Experimental Aircraft Association for 21 years.
He is in private practice as a marriage counselor, dispute mediator and conference speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Celebration Marriage, LLC and Conflict Coaching and Mediation Services, LLC.
Ed's focus is on helping people better understand communication and resolve disputes. He listens, counsels, and coaches helping people find peace and renew strength. His true joy is not merely helping couples repair their bond but assisting them to move toward highly happy marriages.
Ed and his wife Lois have 3 children and 11 grandchildren. They live in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.