I graduated from Suwannee High School in 2012, completed his AA degree from North Florida College in 2013, received his Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida in 2015, and a Master of Science from the same program and university in 2016.  
In 2017, I was employed by the Suwannee River Water Management District.  I previously held the positions of project manager and community affairs manager.  Currently I serve as the District’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Chief.  In this new role, I act as the District's liaison to the state legislature and local governments within the District's 15 county area.  
I am active in the community as member of the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Live Oak Lion's Club Treasurer, Chairman of the Suwannee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, and a member of the Suwannee FFA Alumni.