Two passions really combined to spark my interest in writing – my love of the great outdoors and my desire for adventure. In 2008, I published my first article and have been writing ever since. As a regular contributor to several magazines, I enjoy exploring a variety of topics – outdoors, sports, business, traveling, the military – you name it. But what I love most is telling the story. Telling your stories.

That passion is what led me to write my first novel, Forever Changed. After coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan, I was lost like many Veterans. Instead of trying to forget, I turned to writing – and it helped. Writing helped me process the history of the conflicts, understand PTSD, and put myself in others’ shoes. Most importantly, it allowed me to create a different ending to stories that I’ll never forget. Forever Changed was published in 2020 and remains one of the most meaningful journeys of my life.

Outside of writing, I’ve dedicated over twenty years of service as an Army Engineer Officer in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, and across the Indo-Pacific. I currently serve as Deputy Director at the Pentagon, continuing my lifelong commitment to leadership and service. I’ve also spent years teaching at UW–Stevens Point and Northcentral Technical College, where I bring real-world experience into the classroom to inspire future leaders in business, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

When I’m not writing or teaching, you’ll find me spending time outdoors, traveling (50 states and 34 countries so far!), or just enjoying life in central Wisconsin with my wife, Angie, and our three boys. We built our home on the family farm in 2009, and it’s there—surrounded by nature and family—that I find my greatest inspiration.

I look forward to sharing this story and others with you, but most importantly, I look forward to hearing your story.

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