Contact Information:
(239) 825-1682
montywwjd@aol.com

Monty moved with his parents to Naples when he was twelve and graduated from Barron Collier High School. He attended North Carolina Wesleyan College on a basketball scholarship and attended Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida. For fifteen years he has worked in and owned his own cabinet-making company. Monty currently serves as Director of Youth Ministries at Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples.

Monty believes in reaching out to kids and going to “their” turf to form relationships and develop their respect. He is the life skills coach at Naples High School for the football and track teams and also has a close working relationship with the Young Life Club at Barron Collier High. His summer highlight is taking kids on an annual mission trip to Mexico -- to get them out of their culture and experiencing building homes for the destitute as well as learning what it is like to spend a week without being “wired”—no cell phone, internet or tv.

Monty is married to his wife of 14 years, Tricia. They have four children ages 7-13: Mackenzie, Madison, Molly & Mason (twins). As a family, you can find them around Seagate Elementary and Pine Ridge Middle, or playing ball in parks around the city.

Random Fact about yourself: I don't need much sleep

Favorites:

• Book: Radical by David Platt
• Food: Lasagna
• Snack Food: Ice Cream
• Movie: Hoosiers
• TV Show: CSI Miami and NCIS Los Angeles
• Musical Artists: Jeremy Camp
• Actor: Harrison Ford
• Time of Day: All Day
• Season: Fall
• Place in the World: Mission Trips to Mexico
• Place to Pray: In my car
• Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Basketball, attending my kids events
• Scripture: Philippians 4:13
• Sports Team: Don't have a favorite
• Sport: Basketball/Football

Least Favorite:

• Food: Spinach
• Snack Food: Chewy Granola Bars
• Time of Day: Don't have a least favorite
• Season: Summer
• Place in the World: Traffic jams in big cities

Life Motto: Don't stress out about everything, turn it over to God and trust in HIM to guide you through all things.

Three People I'd Like to Meet: Tony Dungy, Lou Holtz, Josh Hamilton

My Hero(es): Youth that have the courage to change their lives and follow Christ.

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: I have been blessed with many great experiences.

Best thing about FCA: The Volunteers, their faith and all they do to share God's word with youth and coaches.

Why I’m involved in FCA: To help impact and spread the word to as many youth and coaches as possible.

My Experience/Role as an Area Representative: Helping out at several High Schools and Middle School.

Best Spiritual Advice I’ve heard/read: you only need to perform for an audience of one

Jesus is awesome because.... HE never gives up. HE is always there and always will be there.

Competition Tip: Play every play as if it is your last.