- Colorado State University graduate
- Bought his first Runners Roost store in 1985 and expanded to 8 stores over 22 years, employing thousands of Coloradoans
- Runners Roost became a top 10 Running Specialty Account for many Brands such as Nike, Asics, and Brooks
- Finish line director for The Platte River Half Marathon and the Park to Park 10 Miler
- Volunteer at the state XC meet for almost 30 years