I was born in Anoka, part of a typically large American family. When I was 5 my family moved to Elk River so my father could work for a business that operated out of the business district.

As a high school student, I attended Elk River High School where I competed on the football and baseball teams.

In tenth grade, I switched from a public school environment to a private, Christian school in the heart of Elk River. While there, I made new friends and was captain on the baseball team.

I had varying interests in school and used free time to the fullest. I spent summers bicycling around the neighborhood, playing baseball for the city, and working as an assistant to a local remodeling company. In addition, my family and I are really close and would spend weekends up north at our cabin.

Following High School, I attended Bethel University and I am studying to become a business major. I also volunteer as a firefighter for the Roseville fire department and that is where you will find me now.