Born in Millersburg, Ohio on September 18, 1982. Played one year of Holmes County Park District Basketball, but mostly play basketball for recreation. Known in the area where I live for my sports knowledge, which I got from my love to read. Won the West Holmes Junior High School Spelling Bee in 1997. Was runner-up in the 1997 Holmes County Spelling Bee. Graduated from West Holmes High School in 2001. Received an Associate of Arts degree from The University Of Akron Wayne College in the spring of 2005.