Eli was born in Niles, Michigan and grew up in Indiana. After working at a church for a year in Port Huron, Michigan, Eli moved to Cincinnati in May of 2023 to join the CPCC staff.

Eli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry with a focus on Biblical Studies. He held many jobs through-out his time as a college student. Eli worked at two different churches, as a commuter assistant, at Aldi, at a crane manufacturing company, and Little Caesars. In his free time Eli likes playing volleyball, woodworking, kayaking, reading and is an avid movie watcher. He can also juggle!

Eli accepted Jesus when he was 13 and started actively living for God when he was 17. As his heart was softened by the Gospel, God nudged him toward his calling of a life of service and responsibility to spread the Kingdom.