Justin was born and raised in East Texas. He attended Dallas Baptist University for his undergraduate studies. Following this, he lived in Washington, D.C., and China before meeting his wife, Audra, in Southlake, Texas. Since 2012, Justin, Audra, and their three girls—Charlee, Eagan, and Liara—have called many places home. In 2021, they moved to Anchorage, Alaska, and served the local church until arriving in Southwest Florida in the summer of 2024.

Prior to joining the staff, Justin worked in the local church as a worship pastor since 2015. Now, Justin aims to bring a culture of authentic worshippers of Jesus to Riverside. He is also passionate about leading and shepherding the next generation of worshippers. He loves music and helping musicians grow in their craft.

In his spare time, Justin enjoys being with his family, building LEGO sets, or playing Destiny with friends. You can also find him outside swimming or fishing.