From 1990 through 2002 he served in college and university administration; and he just completed a stint on the executive committee for the American Academy of Religion Western Region Board. Trained in philosophy and Catholic theology, his current teaching and research interests have shifted to ways in which local faith communities and organizations reflect and engage dynamics that define Silicon Valley. Recent presentations have focused on religious architecture, homelessness, and interfaith organizations in the region. He lives in Santa Clara with his wife Mary Beth, who is principal of Notre Dame High School; they are parents to 4 adult children.