Bud and Suzanne with their two sons Daniel and Caleb, and daughter Anna were the second North American couple to move to Altamira and join this work.

Bud has a pastor's heart, and works closely with the Brazilian church, both here in Altamira and out on the rivers.

Bud has a degree in business administration as well as a degree in finance. He loves teaching the Brazilians, both in personal discipleship and in groups. Suzanne is a registered nurse. She also has a lot of practical experience as a missionary as she grew up on the field in Papua New Guinea.

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