I am a native Oregonian and grew up in the small town of Fall Creek, just east of Eugene. My idyllic childhood days consisted of fishing with my brother, riding our bikes to the local country store, and playing outside in nature.

My father was a logger, getting up at 4 am every day, and he has the strongest work ethic I have ever encountered. I credit my father for making me the man who I am today. I strive to exemplify his example in business an...