Personal
Parents are William and Gloria...major is geological engineering.
Before BYU
While at Arvada West High, he was a member of National Honors Society...a member of all-state tournament team...was an all-conference football player for two years...team was all-conference champions for two years...he was an all-metro and all-state selection...all-conference in track and basketball...coached by Brian McGregor (Debuque).