I was blessed to grow up in a great home in Lubbock, TX. I had a strong foundation of Faith, family, and friends growing up, with a consistent emphasis on hard work. I knew from the 8th grade that I loved the way dentistry combined artistry and science. Even as a child, this concept fascinated me. I made model airplanes and cars as a kid, and I loved building things with my hands.
I graduated from Texas A&M with honors with a bachelor of science in Biomedical Sciences. During my senior year in Aggieland, I met my future bride, Megan. We were both in the process of applying to Baylor College of Dentistry, she for her dental hygiene degree and I for my dental degree, or DDS. Thrilled that we were both accepted by the school, we were married Christmas break my first year.
During dental school, I was active in Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA), helping lead mission trips down to Matamoros, Mexico, and providing life changing dental care to those in need. Megan and I welcomed the first addition to our family, our daughter Landry, during this time as well.