· Born in Chicago, raised on an apple farm in Michigan, and attended high school (Wayland Academy) & college (Saint Norbert) in Wisconsin.
· Lives in Mount Horeb with his wife (Emily), daughters (Valeria “VV” – 7, Adeline “Addy” – 5, & Holland “Holly”– 2), cat (Zoey Phoebe), and dog (Gouda).
· Serves as a Volunteer Firefighter, middle school football coach, and is a former Trustee for Wayland Academy.
· Die-hard fan of the Packers, White Sox, Wolverines, Badgers (in that order).
· Enjoys the outdoors, hunting, golf, card & boardgames, trivia, books, and live music.