I grew up in Baltic, South Dakota just outside of Sioux Falls, SD. I attended Augustana University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I began my nursing career in Sioux Falls in a cardiac intensive care unit. After about two years of working there, I began my long stint of travel nursing. Over the next 5 years, I was a travel nurse in North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, Washington, and California on nursing units ranging from MICU, to ER, to Oncology ICU. After settling in Denver, I worked on a bone marrow transplant ICU while finishing up my Master of Science in Nursing with an FNP focus through Maryville University.

When I started my nursing career, I knew I was always going to back to school to get my MSN to become a nurse practitioner. I am glad I was a nurse for seven years before becoming an NP. I have always loved bed side nursing because I really got to know the patients I cared for personally, and I was able to develop a positive and enjoyable relationship with them especially on the bone marrow transplant floor.

My wife and I are growing our little family with welcoming our first child in October of 2024. Outside of working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking, golfing, and cheering on the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos.