Born and raised in Colorado Springs. My first work experience came in 6th grade when i went on the road with my father (who was a long haul truck driver) for about 5 weeks during the summer. During this first 5 week trip I learned a lot about how someone should conduct themselves as a professional. About how to appropriately treat and work with customers, how to work as a team and communicate effectively with people to accomplish a task. But most importantly how to focus, work hard, push myself, overcome obstacles and complete a job. This would be the first of many trips that i would take over the course of eight years until i would get my first official job at Big 5 sporting goods.