Birthdate: July 21, 1981

Hometown: Oneida, Wisconsin

High School/College: West DePere HS. / UW-Milwaukee

Greatest moment in sports: Senior year at UWM jumping 5'7.5" to win the conference high jump title and break the school record. Senior year outdoor season throwing the first and only NCAA regional qualifying distance and breaking the school record in javelin.

Honors: 8 MCC/Horizon League individual championships, 6 UWM team championships, and 3 outstanding field event performer awards in the conference.

Hobbies: Coaching track & field, riding/racing motorcycles, skiing and snowboarding, playing hockey, listening to music

Favorite movie: Thomas Crown Affair, all X-men movies, Talledaga Nights

Favorite quote: "Beef jerky...it's like dog treats for humans."