"I grew up in the Midwest to parents who were public servants with my mother, a teacher, and my father, an attorney, who was elected as District Attorney to end his career. From a young age, I learned the importance of public service and this sparked me to join the Marine Corps after high school. As I approach my separation date next year, utilizing the skills I've developed in counterintelligence is very important to me and doing so with the NSA would be the greatest honor. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to travel the country in my military service and are excited about the chance to settle down and raise our two young daughters in a stable community. They are the world to us and I'm having so much fun as they enter school and get involved in Girl Scouts and activities. We love the outdoors and hobbies like biking, hiking, and camping. I'm an avid tent camper and love to pass this passion along to my family."