Phil is from Kansas. After graduating from Ozark Christian College, he began ministry as a Youth Minister. When exploring options of how to be involved in missions, he found there was a great need for pilots and mechanics in missionary aviation. He, Elizabeth and their children moved to Ohio in 2005 and Phil began his apprenticeship. After finishing the MMS program, Phil and his family served in Africa for 3 ½ years. As that assignment ended, MMS invited Phil back to join its staff in 2011. The MMS Board of Directors asked Phil to serve as MMS’ third President & CEO. He took office October 28, 2016. He obtained an FAA A&P mechanic certificate in 2007, and holds an MBA from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.