Born in Hays, KS in 1977. Graduated from Hays High School in 1995. Played 2 years of basketball and student athletic training at Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS where I earned an Associates Degree in Biology. I transfered to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and was accepted into the student athletic training program at UNL and graduated in December 1999 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education with a major in Exercise Science.  I was hired as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Lincoln East High School in August of 2000 until June 2003.  I was then the Assitant Athletic Trainer at Lincoln Southwest High School from August 2003 - June 2004 ultimately taking over as the Head Athletic Trainer at Lincoln Southwest High School from July 2004 - present.  I am married and have 2 daughters.

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