Born in Iowa with a pension for the arts, writing, acting and singing. Sports wasn't on the radar as a young child. So he turned to music and theater and eventually found community theater. Then came a wife and 2 kids. He married Tiffany at 20 years old in1996 and have 2 boys (officer and navy pilot and a professional mma fighter). He quickly turned to martial arts and became a world champion and eventually a professional mixed martial artist. And 20years later in the weight room and coaching fighters he's found his niche with action movies, fight and stage combat and stunts. He is a motivational & key note speaker, allowing his life experiences to spread light and joy to others and in turn help them find their passion and potential.