I enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003 as a 19K M1A2 SEP Armored Crewman. From 2004 to 2005, I deployed to Iraq for 15 months, and later returned to service for a second tour in Afghanistan from 2012 to 2013. Those experiences forged my discipline, grit, and perspective in ways that still guide me today. After separating in 2006, I thought I was finished with the uniform, but the call to serve pulled me back in 2011. That second chapter gave me more than just renewed purpose—it’s also where I met my wife. When my service ended, we came home to Centerville, Ohio, where I’ve carried forward the same precision, pride, and work ethic I learned in the military into every detail of my life and business.