I was born and raised in Plain City, UT, and graduated from Weber High School, Pleasant View, UT in 1991. I obtained of science in Recreation Resources Management at Utah State University, Logan, UT in 1997.
I started my career with Utah Division of Parks and Recreation in December of 1997 as a Park Ranger at Willard Bay State Park, Willard, UT. Highlights of this assignment of Outstanding Team Award, and Shift Commander assignment for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT.
I was promoted in October 2002 as the Assistant Manager at Yuba State Park, Levan, UT.
I was once again promoted in June of 2003 as the Park Manager at Utah Lake State Park in Provo, UT. Accomplishments of this assignment were rebuilding a functioning staff and boating program on Utah Lake. Creating a strong working relationship with the Utah County Sheriff's Office and receiving the first time partnership award from the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team. Bridging a gap with municipal and county government leadership, and creating trust and partnerships to assist the local community and the State Park in recreational endeavors. I also received Park Manager of the year.
After 10 years of service as a Park Manager, I was promoted to my current position as the Boating Program Manager for Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and Boating Law Administrator for the State of Utah.