Oldest child of seven, born in the mountains of West Virginia. Graduated in the top tier of my high school and went on to attend Capital University. Received my B.A. in Political Science with a minor in English Literature. I earned my Eagle Scout rank in March of 2000. I attained Brotherhood Status in the Order of the Arrow in 1999. I joined Alpha Phi Omega in the Spring Semester of 2001; served as Treasurer and Historian, Life Membership in 2004.