Born in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 19, 1976. Left St. Pete to attend Florida State in Tallahassee, graduating in 1999. Was a member of the Marching Chiefs marching band while in college. Came back to St. Pete to attend Stetson Law School and graduated in 2002. Outside of attending Florida State University, has been a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg and is licensed in Federal Court. Has been a member of Pasadena Community Church since 1984 and volunteered at Gulfport Elementary as a Mentor.