Born in Nampa; home educated K-12; joined the U.S. Navy in 1999, spent ten years on active duty, trained in electronic and radar system maintenance and operation; deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; awarded two Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals; honorably discharged in 2009; worked for BAE Systems as Army civilian contractor (2009-2012) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; employed at Cobalt Truck Equipment (2012-present), held several positions in company as a big rig service technician, sales associate, and purchasing agent; elected precinct committeeman for District 11, Precinct 23 in May 2024.
