I was born and raised in Northeast Missouri in a small town of 450 people. I graduated with honors from Novinger High School while being a member of the basketball, baseball, track & field and academic teams. I went on to attend Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri, where I continued my basketball career. I graduated with honors and received a B.S. in Administration of Justice. After college, I attended the University of Tulsa’s College of Law, where I focused on criminal law and criminal procedure.

I currently do what I have always aspired to do, and I love nearly ever second of it. Practicing law is my passion, but when I am not doing so, I enjoy playing/watching basketball, as well as most all sports.