As a Marine I worked as a Combat Engineer with a demolitions company. We specialized in IED detection, disposal, and utilization of explosives. I began working with animals after the Marine Corp as a musher driving dog sleds and training sled dogs at Krabloonik Kennels in Snowmass, Co. This led me to managing my first ranch with beef cows. I took an interest in the horses and became a farrier. From there I began training and working with horses full time.I currently manage a private horse ranch, run my farrier business, and act as program manager for Operation Equine, a nonprofit that connects veterans with horses for a healing experience.