I was born and raised in the suburbs of South Florida. I grew up enjoying the ocean and playing sports. Sports taught me the importance of teamwork, discipline, and dependability. After high school, my family moved to Western North Carolina. I fell in love with the mountains. I spent years in the service industry, learning about customer service.

In 2009, I found a calling to serve with the Asheville Fire Department. Being a firefighter further solidified the importance of teamwork, discipline, and dependability. It has taught me many other soft skills and hard skills over the years. Firefighting has given me intimate knowledge of the city and surrounding areas that you can’t get anywhere else. It has helped me grow into a better person. I currently still serve as a captain in East Asheville.