Lifelong, Native Resident of Teller County.  

Wife, 3 sons, 5 grandchildren.

Air Force Gulf War Veteran.

Volunteer Fire service started in Victor Co mid 80's, 

Florissasant fire 2000-2011- Firefighter, Training Capt, Deputy Chief, CUSP wildland team 2011-2014.

Wildland instructor for Colorado Wildfire specialists.

Business Development Manager for structural repair company 29 years. Family Ranch Manager.

Divide Fire board of directors 3 years, Secretary, Vice President.