I was born in Stockton, California and graduated from Edison Sr. High, San Joaquin Delta College, and the University of the Pacific with a degree in History. I then moved to Boise, Idaho to pursue a Masters degree. While there, I served an internship at the Idaho Historical Museum and was also employed at Boise State University (Student Housing) in several positions: grounds crew, security guard, resident adviser, assistant apartment manager, and finally grounds crew supervisor.
While at Boise State, I met my wife and I am currently a stay at home father/teacher to two wonderful children.