I grew up in an entrepreneurial household, watching my father build his small business through grit, hard work, and determination.

I have embraced competition, teamwork, and hard work since a young age. These values carried me through college as a student-athlete at NC State and then through my career as an offensive lineman in the NFL. My experience as a professional athlete was challenging and rewarding. I competed against the best in the world on a daily basis while helping my teammates improve at the same time. I now crave the same opportunity to compete and see my employees grow.

After my time in the NFL, I enrolled at Duke Fuqua School of Business to earn my MBA and gain the necessary skills to be a responsible operator.

As a husband and father of two, I want to model hard work and integrity to my family as a business owner. I want to be an active member of my community and give my employees the opportunity to succeed.