I was born in Kirksville and as a child moved to New London, MO where I grew up. Every year I would come back to Kirksville area to hunt on my family's farm. From a young age, the outdoors was the driving factor behind how I lived my life, along with sports. From deer hunting to playing basketball I was always passionate about whatever I put my mind to. I went to high school at Mark Twain in Center, MO where I met my wife. As we graduated high sc...