Played baseball at Auburn University before a nine-year professional career with multiple organizations. Developed qualities such as persistence, patience, attention to detail, and discipline. As a veteran in several organizations, qualities such as leadership and communication have transferred into coaching and utilize in building business. Playing also provided the ability to thrive under pressure. Upon retirement from baseball, Was able to transfer professional knowledge to student athletes at Auburn University as Student Assistant coach during completion of college degree. Co-owner at Outside the Lines baseball and softball training facility, working with many young players in the community providing individual instruction as well as operating the business which has been profitable from day one. Head of business development for a local insurance agency, building relationships with referral partners and developing the agency’s brand locally.