I am from South Dakota, where I was born and raised in Yankton. In my free time, I enjoy playing my guitar or going for hikes. I also like to watch the Packers and Lakers, but only when they are winning.
My partner Lizzy and I met one another in grad school at Mizzou while she was earning her doctorate in Occupational Therapy. After a calm three years of being together, we adopted our dog Bentley who is a Havapoo (a Havanese and poodle mix). He is a crazy, goofy little guy, but he brings much joy and warmth to our lives. He definitely does not have an Instagram...