Joining the work force right after high school was a decision that benefited me more than I would have thought at 18. My 3 1/2 years as an Infantryman in the United States Army helped not only mature me, but helped to develop skills (and friendships) that I will carry on with me wherever I go next. My ability to quickly adapt to foreign environments/situations put me ahead of some of my peers. This led me to an early promotion, and even being awarded the Army Achievment Medal, for excellent service. After being Honorably discharged, I decided that the next step was to enroll into college to pursue a degree. Looking at Bowling Green State University and seeing how wonderful their Sport Management program was, it was an easy decision for me. Now, in my Senior year at BGSU, I can safely say I made the right decision. I declared my minor in Marketing and currently I am in good standing with BGSU while maintaining a 3.0 gpa. The experiences I've been able to have in such a short time are the most valuable to me, and have helped shape my drive and motivation daily. When I am not doing school work, I like to spend my time volunteering with BGSU athletics helping with pre-game and post-game operations, parking, seating, and event coordinating during the football season. My hobbies include fishing, watching sports (Football, College Basketball, Baseball, PGA), and playing guitar.