Graduated from Linfield College in 2006 with a BS, majoring in exercise science, and minoring in biology. Conducted a study involving the design, implementation and results of a training program for the McMinnville Fire Department. Will receive his personal training certification from the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). Has a long history of fitness and athletics, from presidential physical fitness awards as a youngster, to state and conference recognition in high school, and Division III track and field and football for the Linfield Wildcats. Will attend graduate school at SU in the Fall.