I grew up on a farm near Renwick, IA and attended Humboldt High School.  I proceeded to attend the University of Iowa for my undergraduate studies as well as the College of Dentistry.  I graduated in 1997,moved to Denison and began practice with Dr. Soseman.

I married my wife, Erika in March 2005. We were blessed with a baby girl, Quinlan in Jan 2006. Our family resides in Denison, where we continue to be active in the community.

I am a member of the American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Sioux City Dental Society, Southwest Iowa Dental Society, Crawford County Dental Society and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.