Family: Wife, Lorelei; 5-year-old daughter, Jenna; and 3-year-old son, Tayber.

Place of birth: Tuscumbia, Mo.

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

A: When I was 5 years old, my dad moved for work to Kansas City.

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

A: Starting the lineman apprenticeship.

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

A: Never give up on what you really want.

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

A: I’m very easy to get along with; I am willing to help anyone in need; and I am taking my daughter to Disney World next week for her 5th birthday.

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

A: A professional baseball player.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Favorite things

Song: “Toes” by Zack Brown Band.

Color: Crimson and blue.

Food: Ice cream.