Born and raised in Tioga, West Virginia, he developed a strong connection to the outdoors at a young age, spending much of his time hunting, fishing, and working alongside family. From early on, he was taught that faith, family, hard work, and respect are the foundation of a successful life.

He now lives in Craigsville, West Virginia, where he is a proud husband and father of three. Outside of work and family, he spends most of his free time thermal hunting predators, primarily targeting coyotes, which are open year-round in West Virginia. He also enjoys archery hunting mature mountain whitetails, as well as pursuing elk and mule deer out West.

He holds an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology and has spent the past 15 years working as a helicopter mechanic in the utility aviation sector. He currently manages an aerial power line construction division, and his career has taken him across multiple states—providing opportunities to hunt predators in a wide range of environments.

With over 10 years of experience using thermal and night vision equipment across handhelds, helmet-mounted systems, weapon sights, clip-ons, drones, and vehicle-mounted platforms, he brings a well-rounded understanding of real-world performance. As part of the Night Vision Outfitters team, he enjoys helping others choose dependable equipment for successful nighttime hunts.