I was born in Huntsville and grew up in northern Alabama (with a few years spent near Houston). After graduating from Bob Jones High School in 2004, I earned a B.S. in Secondary Education from Auburn University and taught algebra II at The Montgomery Academy. Following an M.S. in Statistics from Ohio State, I analyzed data for research institutions in Columbus and D.C. My wife Laura (a veterinarian and fellow BJHS alum) and I moved back to Madison in 2022 to spend more time with extended family. Our daughter Bailey, whom I watch during breaks from school, is a rising second grader at Rainbow Elementary (where I’ve read books regularly). Since November 2024, I’ve coordinated the Beautification and Tree Board’s litter removal program and completed Madison’s Civic Awareness Academy. Between other responsibilities, I work at a local restaurant and volunteer at church. My hobbies include reading, learning Spanish, and playing tennis.