Doug grew up in a small town in Central Illinois. He’s a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, with a degree in Music Education. 

For nearly 30 years he was a full-time Minister of Music in churches across America. He’s been a property manager, piano refinisher, professional Motorcoach driver, assembled Honda Civics in the factory and for 20 years conducted an internationally touring 40 voice youth choir. For nine years he directed WAVE Surf Camp on the East Coast for young people. He’s performed in Europe, Central America and in nearly every state.

In 2019 he and his wife relocated to Wesley Chapel, Florida from Des Moines, IA. Doug teaches elementary music for Pasco County Schools, Dade City and Zephyrhills. In 2023 he performed 232 concerts in retirement communities across Central and Southern Florida.   

 He’s been married to his college sweetheart, Janice, for 43 years. Together they have two married sons with five gorgeous grandchildren.