I was born in North Carolina and I moved to Wisconsin at a young age. I grew up playing basketball, football, track and volleyball. I played football from 7th grade all the way through college at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. When I was in high school I started out as a lineman. But I wanted to be fast and strong like the athletes I looked up to. Growing up wasn’t easy as I was picked on and I felt I needed to prove myself to others. I decided to start running, working out and eating right. As I lost weight and became faster I started to love the way I felt and how much more energy I had. I started helping others out too and loved every minute of it. I decided that I wanted a job in helping others accomplish their goals. And seeing the look on clients faces when they accomplish their goals means so much to me. I have been serving in the Army National Guard since 2012, in field artillery.

in my free time I like to
In my free time I love hanging out with my wife Becky and my sons MJ and AJ. When I'm not doing that I enjoy being outside, going on runs, training for Spartan races and working on our house. I also enjoy watching sports with family and friends, especially our Wisconsin teams and of course UNC.

After receiving my Master’s degree from UWM I began training at Fitness Together because I wanted to work hands on with clients. My areas of study included exercise physiology and biomechanics and Fitness Together was an ideal environment for me to apply what I learned to the needs of my clients. I initially received my B.S. in Biology and wanted to work with animals, but after working as a marine mammal intern at the Shedd Aquarium I realized that I wanted to work as a trainer but not with animals. I have been in the fitness industry for almost a decade now and am even more excited and dedicated to helping people improve their overall health and fitness.

in my free time I like to
When I am not training here at Fitness Together, I spend my free time with my 2.5 year old daughter who is a bundle of joy and energy. Additionally, I work on our newly purchased house along with my wife. Over the last year we have been remodeling both the inside and outside of the house as well as the landscaping. Lastly, if I am not working, working out, working on the house, or spending time with the family I am playing video games with my buddies (aka the squad) online.

I grew up as a very active kid who enjoyed playing football, competing in combat sports, and bodybuilding. These are passions that have followed me throughout my life and helped shape me as a person. I love working out, live sporting events, and cooking for family and friends in my free time. I have always looked for ways to make a difference in people's lives, and being a personal trainer provides me with the perfect opportunity to do this. I became a personal trainer because I like helping others reach their health and fitness goals. With my experience in the field, I can provide practical guidance and support to help people achieve their goals and lead healthier lifestyles.

in my free time I like to
Attend sporting events, cook for family and friends, and do bodybuilding.