Current Residence
Durham, NC
High School
Appleton East High School
Profession
Manager, Integration at The Resource Group
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
University of Oklahoma
Career Highlights
Course record-holder for three events: Stilly Half Marathon, Around the Crown 10K and Run for Love 5K; 3-time All-Big 12.
Family
I am married to my wonderful wife, Kersten, and we have a cat, Granger.
Greatest Accomplishment
Earning two masters degrees and managing a full-time role while still enjoying many hobbies, including running competitively.
Interesting Story
I have had either stress fractures or full breaks in almost all of my leg bones.
Favorite Book
The Old Man and the Sea
Favorite TV Show/Series
The Sopranos
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
A burger, fries and a cold one
Favorite Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros
Favorite Motivational Quote
“Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes, you are ready.”
- Ernest Hemingway from The Old Man and the Sea
Favorite Running Memory
Winning a 400m fun run by 200m when I was 6 years old.