As a former project management consultant and leadership development coach working globally, Keith understands the challenges marketplace leaders face every day. As a longtime pastor, Keith knows how to look to God and His Word for answers. Keith brings his business and ministry background together in C12, walking beside business leaders like you as you seek to honor and serve God in your marketplace mission field. Keith’s “Greater Houston” focus includes Brenham, Bryan/College Station, and Houston’s Spring Branch area.

Keith served the energy industry, primarily Chevron, as a consultant on over 100 major capital projects in roughly 25 countries, and as a project leadership trainer and coach on four continents, helping countless oil and gas engineers become more effective leaders. Keith served as VP of Professional Development for Project Management Institute (PMI) Houston, and as energy industry advisor to the Disney Institute, the professional training and development arm of the Walt Disney Company.

In addition to his energy industry experience, Keith served for over 30 years in vocational ministry as a lead pastor, executive pastor, seminary professor, conference speaker and author. Keith served most recently as Executive Pastor at Bethel Church in Houston’s Tanglewood area, and now serves as a lay member of the teaching team at Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch in Houston.

Keith and his wife Julie have been married 43 years. They have two adult children, both married, and four grandchildren. Keith holds degrees in Chemistry (B.A., University of Houston), Theology (Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary) and Philosophy (MA, PhD, University of St. Thomas). Keith was trained by Disney in Leadership, People Management, Customer Service, and Team Creativity & Innovation.