I was raised in Mid-Michigan in a family of six. Including my parents and myself, I have two brothers and a sister. After graduating from Fowler High School, I obtained a Bachelors of Science from Grand Valley State University in Mathematics with an emphasis in Education. Having endorsement in Mathematics (EX) and Psychology (CE), I have taught at the middle school and high school. My wife, Brittney, and I have been married for 4 years and reside in St. Johns.