Lynford grew up in central Illinois. After a year at Rosedale as a student, he returned to Illinois to earn a degree in Accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1986, spent two years in voluntary service in Northwest Ontario, and worked in public accounting for over three years. In 1993, he moved to Rosedale to accept the role of Accountant. Over the years, his roles at Rosedale Bible College have expanded in various areas, including Information Technology. He and his wife, Darlene, have five children. After seeing hundreds of students come through RBC, it is fun to see our own children begin to join their ranks! Lynford's role includes many tasks behind the scenes. "While my role is frequently less visible than some, I know that it is part of the greater mission of building the Kingdom of God by helping to prepare Kingdom workers.