Grew up in the greater Rochester area. Gradurated in 2003 from Rochester High School. Was a member of the Cross Country, Wrestling and Track team. Voted to Senior Male Athlete of the year 2003. Was recruited to Lake Superior State Universtiy to run Cross Country and Track. Was part of 5 seasons as a Athlete and 2 seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Lakers. Got Married July 4th 2009 to my College Girlfriend/Teammate Katie. Currently living back in the Rochester Area and working at Lifetime Fitness.