My Journey
Walk On to All American
Started as a walk on at Bemidji State University and worked my way to becoming the 2023 NSIC Defensive Player of the Year and a two time AP All American. This journey taught me that dedication and persistence can overcome any obstacle.
Finding My Voice
After being dismissed from a university for my sexual orientation, I found an inclusive home at Minnesota State Mankato, where I could be both an athlete and my authentic self. Overcoming this adversity taught me resilience and perseverance, qualities I bring to every project.
Read my story in the Star TribuneFiguring Things Out
Since football, I've worked the floor of a busy ER, helped people reach their goals, and taught myself to build software. Today I help lead a small consulting firm helping businesses solve real problems with technology. The thread through all of it: hand me something hard and unfamiliar, and I'll figure it out. The discipline came from athletics. It shows up in everything I do.