Born and raised in Mountain Home, Arkansas, I come from a blue-collar

background that taught me the value of hard work, honesty, and—most

importantly—my faith in Jesus Christ. After high school, I spent over a decade

in the oilfield and pipeline welding industry—work that took me across the

country and gave me the ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

Eventually, my wife and I made the move back home to raise our family, and I

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