What is your hometown?

I was born in Texas, but I grew up all over the Southeast. I claim Jackson, MS as my hometown, as I have lived here longer than anywhere else.

Share a bit about your family.

I have a wife named Maddie who is about to be a doctor, and I have a dog named Bird.

What are your hobbies? What’s your passion?

Outdoor adventures—beyond hook and bullet. My passions include scuba diving and guiding outdoor trips, but I also love rappelling, history, reading, and cooking.

How did you hear about Mad Genius?

I first learned about Mad Genius while working as a production assistant on a TV commercial in 2010. It was love at first sight.

What is the one thing no one really knows about you?

I love to sing, and I’m pretty good at it. Although, I have a wee bit of stage fright.

Tell us about your first day at Mad Genius.

From the moment I set foot in the lab, I was overwhelmed by peoples’ kindness, creativity, and passion. Seeing how tight-knit the team was, and how they all worked together to bring world-class projects to life told me I was in the right place.

Of all the world’s geniuses, whom do you most admire?

My favorite genius is Alexander von Humboldt. Alexander von Humboldt is the father of the modern idea of studying nature as a science. He’s famously quoted as saying, “nature must be experienced through feeling.” There are more plants, animals, and geographical features named for him than anyone else in history.