I grew up in Cabarrus County and have lived here my entire life. I attended Royal Oaks Elementary, Concord Middle School, and graduated from Concord High School. After completing high school, I attended Appalachian State University and graduated in 2007. During my time at App State, I was a student football manager with the team winning two NCAA Division 1-AA National Championships and two Southern Conference Championships in 2005 and 2006.  I taught physical education at CC Griffin MS for three years and was head football coach.  I moved to Hickory Ridge Middle School when the school opened in 2010 and served as athletic director from 2010-2018.  I returned to coaching football in 2018 at Hickory Ridge MS.  In the spring of 2011 I completed my Masters degree (MA) in Physical Education from the University of South Florida - Tampa. During my free time, I enjoy officiating high school basketball and playing golf.