Pete began following Christ in 1980 as he and Karen were leaving college and newly married. They lived in southern NH until 2001, when they moved to Alton and joined FCCO. Pete divides his time evenly between managing his real estate business and serving in the church. He has served as Men’s Ministry Coach, Assimilation Ministry Coach, Leadership Council and Elder Team. Pete loves welcoming visitors, sharing his faith and mentoring men. His favorite verse is Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Pete and Karen are very thankful to God for the opportunity to be adoptive parents for their two adult children, Jeff and Jaime. For recreation, Pete & Karen enjoy golfing, boating and traveling together.