I grew up in St. Louis, MO, but I call Ava, MO my home. I spent my school breaks and summers with my grandparents, Jack and Irene. It was at a very young age I found my passion for the outdoors. It was in the Ozarks I learned to fish, hunt and live off the land. I followed my grandpa up and down the Beaver Creek learning and making memories. I joined the Air Force in 1993 as a Security Force member and recently retired with 21 years of service. I currently work at C.A.P.S Inc. which is an Injection Molding company.