Josh - Audio Engineer
Where were you born?
Baltimore, Maryland
When did you join the team?
October, 2022
What did you do before coming to Lakeview?
I’ve worked for 20 years in the music business as a music producer and audio engineer. I worked and lived in Dubai for 10 years where I owned a studio and record label. When I’m not at the church, I still work on music.
What's your favorite thing about being at Lakeview?
I really enjoy seeing the close community of the congregation. It is also great working with the media team, church staff, and the Pastors.
What's your favorite bible verse/passage of scripture?
2 Corinthians 3 - Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
What are some of your favorite hobbies?
I enjoy listening to music, learning about world history, watching sports, following politics, and reading. I also enjoy golfing.
Who are some of your favorite authors/books?
Malcolm Gladwell, Ken Follett, Stephen Dubner & Steven Levitt, and Kristin Hannah. My favorite books are the “Pillars of the Earth” series by Ken Follett, “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell, “Freakanomics” by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt, and “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah.
What's your favorite type of music?
I like whatever genre of music I’m currently working on. I do prefer real instruments over electronic instruments most of the time. My favorite artists/bands really depends on my mood
What are some of your favorite movies?
My favorite movies are “Dead Poets Society”, “The Sound of Music”, “Midnight in Paris”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “American History X” (if you’re reading this and , however, I probably watch “The Lord of the Rings” series and the “Star Wars” series the most often.
What's your favorite type of food?
My favorite type of food is Indian food and/or sushi. My favorite meal is a good spicy Indian curry with mango or mint chutney and garlic naan. In Dubai, there’s a place called Ravi’s that served the best Indian/Pakistani food I’ve ever had!
What's your favorite sport/team?
My favorite sport is American Football and my favorite team is the University of Michigan Wolverines. My dad was in the Michigan marching band and I’ve watched all their games since I can remember.
What's your favorite place to go in Phoenix?
I don’t really know. I haven’t really explored the Phoenix area much.
What's your favorite holiday?
I always hated Christmas until my daughter was born. Now I’d say Christmas is my favorite.
What's an ideal day off look like to you?
Doing absolutely nothing other than watching movies, reading, and listening to music.
What's your favorite vacation spot?
I enjoy going to secluded places with good company. My favorite vacation was probably when I went to a small cabin in a big forest by a lake outside of Voronezh, Russia with a small group of friends. Word of advice though, the trains that go to smaller towns in Russia are not the safest. And that includes the police working on those trains.