Oden has been a business owner/entrepreneur for the past 21 years here in Northern Michigan. Owning and running several different businesses over the years allowed him to work with a variety of small to large businesses and to connect with people on a level of his own. He has been a public speaker for over 20 years in volunteering his time, talents, and knowledge in faith, business, life and people. He is a people person through in through. Oden enjoys outdoor activities, like being on the water with his friends and family, storytelling, photography and videography. His favorite activity is traveling. Experiencing new cultures, seeing new places, meeting new people and doing it all with his wife Janelle of 21 years. There is no greater joy that he receives than to give to others. This is his priority in life and to always strive to follow Jesus’ example of putting others above himself. Him and his wife love their family and try to be the best Fun-cle and Aunt to their nieces and nephews. They have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Winston(Their Fur-baby)