1. Born and raised in Marion, MI on a dairy farm. Graduated from Marion High School in 1990.
2. Enlisted in the Army for 3 years as a Combat Engineer followed by another 6 years in the Michigan National Guard in Montague, MI
3. Married in May 1995 to Crystal
4. Graduated from Ferris State University with honors in 1996 with a degree in Respiratory Therapy.
5. Cadillac Mercy Hospital for 4 years as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
6. August 2000 moved to Davenport, Iowa and attended Palmer College of Chiropractic.
7. Graduated Palmer College, Cum Laude, in February 2005.
8. Opened practice in Cadillac in November 2005.
9. Member of both International Chiropractic Association and Michigan Association of Chiropractors for 3 years.

Interests:

1. Outdoor sports such as hunting and skeet shooting; also horseshoe pitching.
2. 4 children; Emily, Molly, Garett, and Kevin.