About me

Like many people who don't want to admit it, I started out after high school not knowing a damn thing about what I wanted to do with myself. I decided to follow in my father's footsteps in real estate. I obtained the credentials after two years of business and real estate classes. During that time, I also had my first formal introduction to graphic design and video production working as an assistant at a small firm. I wrote copy for high-end listings for real estate professionals nationwide, and produced "videos" from the still photographs they would send us.

My career in real estate didn't last, however, as the recession in 2007-2008 all but destroyed my chances of being successful in an already-saturated field. After some time delivering pizza, I decided to enlist in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Analyst. During my training, I received an Associate's in Intelligence Operations. I spent 3 years learning GIS and threat analysis, learning how to manage people (with and without the use of push-ups), and briefing my command regarding the "enemy condition".

I was released in 2011 with medical retirement and used the benefits the military offers to attend the University of Nevada-Reno. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering and have spent several years working as a project manager and engineer for civil engineering firms here in northern Wyoming and Montana. I maintain professional licenses in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington, among other OSHA and MSHA credentials. I currently specialize in site civil design, contributing to large infrastructure projects with Brown and Caldwell.

The majority of my other skills in web development, finance, and marketing are self-taught. I enjoy a challenge, and I love learning. I believe the point of life is to advance and evolve.