I was born and raised in the state of Michigan. Growing up, I loved playing football, building legos, playing video games, and much more. I graduated from Anchor Bay High School in 2017 and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where I would serve active-duty for 5 years as a MV-22 Osprey Mechanic. I would receive an honorable discharge in the summer of 2022, where I would then start attending Michigan State University to obtain a bachelor's degree in Experience Architecture. I decided to continue my education further as I would begin pursuing a master's degree in Human Centered Design & Engineering to develop a more analytical and data driven approach. Through my experience with football and in the Marine Corps, I would develop strong values in teamwork, working hard, attention to detail, honor, courage, and commitment in which I hold myself strongly to this day and will continue to hold myself by throughout the course of my life.