I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and a lifelong fan of Mizzou football and basketball. I proudly served in the U.S. Army for seven years, including two combat tours in Iraq while serving in the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team 2/505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. My time in uniform was marked by leadership roles as a Team Leader and later as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of a squad under the 1/509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, where I was responsible for the welfare of soldiers and millions of dollars in equipment, while supporting over 30 Combat training rotations at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, LA.

After completing my military service, I transitioned into the insurance and operations space, driven by a passion for building teams and serving my community. I took on leadership roles across multiple organizations, scaling several successful insurance brokerages. Most recently, I served as Agency Operations Manager at InsurVisors, where I led recruitment, business development, and training initiatives while also championing client satisfaction and community engagement.

Since being home, I have remained committed to supporting fellow veterans, including serving as a Wounded Warrior Project alumnus and actively participating in my local Chamber of Commerce and city leadership boards.

More important than any professional title, I am a proud father of three amazing kids—Luna, Liam, and Bryson. When I am not helping Veterans achieve their dreams of homeownership, you will find me with my children, usually watching them play sports, fishing, camping, or catching a Mizzou game when possible.