I am originally from Jefferson City, MO. I am a product of Jefferson City Public Schools, graduating from Jefferson City High School. I was blessed enough to be impacted by some great coaches during my time as a student in JCPS. I was a two-sport athlete in high school, playing football and basketball. After a great high school career, I went on to continue my student-athlete career at the University of Arkansas. I played six seasons at Arkansas due to injuries. I graduated with a bachelor's in sports management. I am currently enrolled at Missouri State University to get my master's in teaching and physical education. I am also a football coach going into my 8th year. I am currently an assistant coach at Capital City High School, going into my 4th year here. I previously worked in college recruiting and sports-specific training. While this will be my first year teaching, I truly enjoy coaching and being an educator of physical fitness. Just how I was shaped into the young man I became by numerous great coaches and teachers in this district is the same way I want to give back to my community and so many great young people today. 

My family is everything to me! My wife is an eight-year elementary school teacher at Pioneer Trail in the district. We have two young boys, Kaison (8) and Kendrick (2), who keep us very active. My oldest is a three-sport athlete, so when I am not teaching or coaching I am somewhere around some sport, whether that be watching or participating.