Sam has 42 years of experience in broadcast engineering, with over three decades in corporate engineering leadership roles. He retired from Educational Media Foundation/K-LOVE, Inc., where he had served for nearly 32 years, in March of 2025.

He's currently consulting as well as working with a broadcast equipment manufacturer.  Sam is currently a member of the National Board of Directors for the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), where he holds certifications as a Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE) and Audio Engineer (CEA).  He also served on the NAB's Radio Technology Committee for many years.

His other Interests include his faith, family, writing, high-quality audio, live sound, medieval armor, bicycling, and motorcycle riding.