Family: Wife, Katie, and son, Beau.

Place of birth: Lawrence

Q: When did you move to Tonganoxie, and what brought you here?

A: I’ve lived here all my life.

Q: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

A: Buying my own machine and a piece of land in this economy.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A: I have two: You gotta keep on keeping on and adversity will make you stronger.

Q: What three things would you want people to know about you?

A: I love coaching wrestling; love being with friends and family; and I live life to the fullest.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: Pro motorcycle racer.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: On a beach with my wife and some beers.

Favorite things

Song: “Fire Maple Song,” by Everclear.

Color: KTM?orange (KTM is a type of motorcycle).

Food: Bierocks.