Larry is a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle where he majored in Building Construction Mangement. He currently runs a successful land use consulting business in the greater Seattle area. At the age of 23, he and his wife Carrie, became Christians and joined Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood, Washington where they have been members now for over 20 years. During the winter months, Larry is the Training Director for Lyon Ski School and also a coach for Team Lyon Alpine Race Team at Stevens Pass, Washington. There he has successfully combined his love of skiing with his desire to help people learn and master new skills. He is certified as a Level III Ski Instructor with the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
In April 2004, Larry joined his wife in bringing a group of American teenagers to France for mission trips aimed at bringing the good news of the gospel to French teenagers. There, he became committed to this unique outreach program designed to strengthen the faith of the believing French and to lead the unbelievers closer to God, all while using snowsports - both skiing and snowboarding - as a tool to bring people together.
Larry's vision for the future includes not only continuing to participate in more camps in France, but also putting together networks of people who are willing to be host families for visiting French students. Many times this also involves Americans willing to send their own teens to be hosted by French families as well. Building these relationships in the name of Christ is an awesome experience and provides a unique and personal opportunity to share his faith with the French teens and their parents.