During my college years, my Professor of Military Science encouraged me to begin working out. He told me that I had a good physique I just needed to “tweak” a few areas. After I returned to the U.S. from Iraq, I was working out in a local gym when the owner walks over to me and asks if I am ready to compete. My initial thought was “no”, but after a little more convincing, I decided to enter the competition. In that competition, I placed third in the novice lightweight division and I have been hooked ever since.

I love training because it requires discipline and dedication to self improvement. The effect weight training has on the has on the mind and body is what I love most about the iron sport.