diff --git a/front-page.php b/front-page.php
index 24e3535..698b5b2 100644
--- a/front-page.php
+++ b/front-page.php
@@ -54,26 +54,26 @@ $hero_bg = get_theme_mod('hero_background_image', get_template_directory_uri() .
 	</main><!-- #main -->
 </div><!-- .container -->
 
-<?php if (get_theme_mod('show_author_section', false)): ?>
+<?php if (get_theme_mod('show_author_section', true)): ?>
 	<section class="author-section py-5 bg-light border-top border-bottom">
 		<div class="container text-center py-4">
 			<?php $author_image = get_theme_mod('author_image_url', ''); ?>
 			<?php if ($author_image): ?>
 				<img src="<?php echo esc_url($author_image); ?>"
-					alt="<?php echo esc_attr(get_theme_mod('author_name', 'Adolfo Reyna')); ?>"
+					alt="<?php echo esc_attr(get_theme_mod('author_name', 'David Clemetson')); ?>"
 					class="rounded-circle mb-4 shadow-sm"
 					style="width: 150px; height: 150px; object-fit: cover; border: 4px solid white;">
 			<?php else: ?>
 				<div class="rounded-circle mb-4 shadow-sm mx-auto bg-secondary d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center text-white display-4"
 					style="width: 150px; height: 150px; border: 4px solid white;">
 					<?php
-					$name = get_theme_mod('author_name', 'Adolfo Reyna');
+					$name = get_theme_mod('author_name', 'David Clemetson');
 					echo esc_html(substr($name, 0, 1));
 					?>
 				</div>
 			<?php endif; ?>
 			<h2 class="display-6 fw-bold font-serif mb-3 text-dark">
-				<?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('author_name', 'Adolfo Reyna')); ?></h2>
+						<?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('author_name', 'David Clemetson')); ?></h2>
 			<p class="lead font-sans text-muted mx-auto" style="max-width: 680px;">
 				<?php echo wp_kses_post(get_theme_mod('author_bio', 'Exploring the intersection of faith, leadership, and modern life. Join me on a journey to uncover timeless wisdom.')); ?>
 			</p>
diff --git a/functions.php b/functions.php
index 716042c..b8fdbe2 100644
--- a/functions.php
+++ b/functions.php
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ function wisdom1_customize_register($wp_customize)
 
 	// Enable Author Section
 	$wp_customize->add_setting('show_author_section', array(
-		'default' => false,
+		'default' => true,
 		'sanitize_callback' => 'rest_sanitize_boolean',
 	));
 	$wp_customize->add_control('show_author_section', array(
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ function wisdom1_customize_register($wp_customize)
 
 	// Author Name
 	$wp_customize->add_setting('author_name', array(
-		'default' => 'Adolfo Reyna',
+		'default' => 'David Clemetson',
 		'sanitize_callback' => 'sanitize_text_field',
 	));
 	$wp_customize->add_control('author_name', array(