Worked at the junior high level through the 2012 season, before moving up to the fresh-soph in 2013.

Was the starting quarterback and a team captain for the 1989 state championship team in West Branch.

Helped lead West Branch to two American Legion baseball state championships as a youth.

Graduated from the University of Iowa.

Married to Julie, and the couple have five children: Jaden, Gavin, Allie, Abbie, and Anna.

"Champions are champions not because they do extraordinary things, but because they do they ordinary things better than anyone else" - Chuck Noll.

Favorite teams are the Hawkeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Owner of the Hackensack Lumberjack fantasy sports franchise in West Branch.