Denis was born in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada, and spent his early years in Ottawa. He graduated from Michael Power High School in Toronto, and from the Queen's University Smith School of Business in Kingston.He worked at Procter & Gamble for 22 years with executive assignments in Toronto, Sydney, Kobe, Hong Kong, and Cincinnati. His last assignment was as VP of Advertising.Following a call into spiritual leadership, he completed seminary at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, then led Answers for Life, the ministry of Dr. Henry Cloud with Campus Crusade for Christ (now called Cru).Following that, Denis and Marianne were called to lead and serve Mariemont Church, a very special spiritual family.In retirement, Denis and Marianne continue as spiritual mentors. Denis serves on the boards of New Generations and the Greater Cincinnati Prayer Canopy.Denis and Marianne love building our multi-generational family together.