Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to my amazing wife for 12 years. My twins sons, Emmitt and Gunnar, are 9 years old and our youngest son, Avett, is 3 years old.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently a social studies teacher, head football coach, and assistant track coach at Calloway County High School. I have been here for 3 years. I spent the last 10 years at Mayfield High School, where I was a social studies teacher, assistant football coach, and head track coach. What keeps me passionate about teaching and coaching are the connections I can make with young people.  I love being a small part of their story, and if I can help them better their circumstances then I would truly be living my dream.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Hop Hound, Jasmine, The Keg

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Murray since 2004.

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Dr. Hal Houston is one of the most interesting people I had the opportunity to get to know. He was full of stories and was always 100% Murray State.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would want to travel to Florence, Italy. I have spent over a decade teaching about the Renaissance, and I would very much like to see the city in person instead of in books and videos.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite current show is probably Yellowstone, but my longest running favorite is still Grey’s Anatomy. Quite the opposites.

Q: What advice would you give to people?
Don’t be complacent.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Traveling out west to the great national parks.

Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Lumineers

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Dairy Queen

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would love to take Peyton Manning out to lunch. I have always respected his career and dedication to the game of football. I would probably take him to the Keg since he is down to earth and is from the south.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing is our proximity to Ky Lake and LBL. My family and I spend a lot of time there, and it is nice to have such a short drive to such a beautiful place.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself spending a lot of nights with my wife watching our boys play ball.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My happy place is going to a music festival with my wife and listening to music all day while eating great food.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
It’s really hard to beat the Smokies in the fall.

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month: October

Holiday: Christmas

Single Day: The first day of Summer Break!

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Campfires in the fall.

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Without a doubt it is my wife. She is amazing and is always growing as an individual. I’m so proud of the impact she has on those around her and her passion for learning inspires me to want to be a better person, dad, husband, and professional.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Smoking BBQ and frying bacon.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Love, Warmth