Born in 1976 on the border of Cincinnati, I was placed in foster care for the first few years of my life. In 1980, I was adopted by a loving Christian couple, both professional school teachers, who provided me with a stable and nurturing home. Despite this, my childhood was not without its challenges, as my parents divorced during my middle school years.

I was always active in sports, participating in every school sport available. After graduating high school in 1995, I made the decision to leave college and join the Army. I spent time with the 101st Airborne and eventually left the service as a Staff Sergeant Drill Instructor.

Life took an unexpected turn when I had to raise three children on my own due to my ex-wife’s infidelity and drug use, which ultimately led to our divorce. I then embarked on a 9-year career in sales before finding love again and remarrying a Christian woman. Together, we had another child, and I decided to start my own company, leaving the traditional workforce behind.

For 12 years, I ran my business, which was recognized as the best company in the area for six consecutive years. However, in April 2020, my life changed dramatically when a tree collapsed on me, leaving me paralyzed from the waist down. Despite the grim prognosis, I experienced what I can only describe as being raised from the dead and reborn. Against all odds, I continued to run my business and even took up bodybuilding, participating in the Arnold Classic in 2023.

Today, I feel called to speak out and share my story as a Motivational Speaker and Christian Life Coach. Through my journey as a Life Coach, I aim to spread the message that miracles still exist and that with faith, resilience, and determination, anything is possible.