I was born and raised in St. Charles County, and my father introduced me to hunting and the outdoors at a young age. I spent much of my childhood exploring every corner of Missouri and beyond, either hunting or traveling. During my teenage years, I also practiced competitive clay target shooting for the local trap team, which helped me become a nationally ranked bunker shooter by the age of sixteen. Thanks to my dedication and ambition, I was recruited by Lindenwood University for their collegiate Shotgun Sports Team, where I studied business administration. I am proud to say I was recently inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame.

Currently, I live in Warren County with my wife and family. In my free time, I enjoy working on the family farm in Madison County, where I do everything from habitat improvement to timber management. I am licensed to do business across the state of Missouri and Illinois.