My Biography

I grew up in Seattle with 4 brothers and 3 sisters. I played a lot of sports, which included 6 years of soccer and 4 years of baseball. Some of my brothers also played sports, but I am the only one in the family that enjoys weight lifting and bodybuilding.

When I was just out of high school in 1990, I saw a local guy in the gym and asked him how to work out. He showed me what to do and I kept at it. A few days later another guy showed up in the gym and said that I was a pretty big guy, but I won't stick with it, because I don't have the heart. It started a fire in me, which hasn’t stopped burning after 15 years. I didn't compete in my first show until 2000. At 6'3" it took long time and a lot of dedication for me to fill out my frame.

Doing my first show changed my life—the experience of competition and learning what it takes to be a bodybuilder is a thrill. I made it through a 20 week diet and didn't give up. The Emerald Cup was the biggest show on the West Coast and I started my diet with 18% body fat and ended up with about 4% on the day of the show. I placed second and was one of the accomplishments I'm most proud of.

This year, I met the love of my life, Nicole. If I were to sit down before I met her, and write down what I was looking for in a woman, Nicole is everything and more. We are enjoying life to the fullest! She goes to the gym with me every day, and supports my bodybuilding aspirations. Our favorite things to do together are watching movies, working out and traveling. I have never been to Hawaii and we are awaiting our exotic vacaton in November!

" I'm a movement by myself. But I'm a force when we're together."
   —Lyrics from Make Me Better by Fabolous feat. Ne-Y

I would like to thank Nicole, and all of my family and friends for their support. I also want to thank my sponsor, Panthera, for believing in me. Panthera has a superior line of products that I use daily. I would not look the way I do without Panthera! I would like to also thank my friend Dre for supporting me through each show, and getting me in the best shape of my life. Hopefully 2009 will be the year I get my pro card.