Born in Ovid, CO a small town of 200, was offered a football scholarship to play for the University of Colorado Boulder. A 3 year starter and letter winner, was the first athlete in the history of the University to be inducted in the President's Leadership Class and graduate. In 1996 had the honor of being an Olympic Torch Bearer for the Atlanta Games. Went on to play professional football for 5 seasons. After retirement attended the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. Upon graduation in 2006, made professional debut at the Metropolitan Opera in Anthony Minghella's Madama Butterfly, Opening the 2006 season. Has sung principal roles in over 300 roles with the company, 3 opening night galas, new years eve gala, and spring gala. Has been recorded in 7 DVD's and one CD. DVD of Eugene Onegin was nominated for a Grammy Award. Sung with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera, Carnegie Hall, Seattle Opera and other venues around the world. Served as AGMA treasurer for 2 years. Guest Artistic Director for the Savannah Children's Choir.Artistic Director of The Bahamas International Opera Festival, Opera Guadalajara and served as Director of Opera for The Crested Butte Music Festival for 6 years.Other work experience includes retail, radio broadcasting, advertising, construction, underwater recovery, plumbing, voice over, motivational speaker and agriculture.