Grew up in Columbus, Ohio. Second of 5 kids (and we all get along freakishly well!)

Finished a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering at Cornell, then went to Costa Rica and ran a bungee jumping business in Arenal for a few months.

Lived in Raleigh, NC then Las Vegas then Raleigh; moved the family to Boulder to be a part of the inspiring startup community there, but have recently relocated (permanently) back to Raleigh.

Rock climber since age 17. Love woodworking and sand volleyball. When I get a chance, I also hike, camp, bike, and snowboard. Have been in a few movies, TV shows, commercials - just for fun.

Married since 2007 to the lovely Melissa, and we now have a two daughters named Sydney and Madison.

From 2000 through May 2011 I worked at WebAssign.net, a smallish company that provides a online homework tool. I have since become a small but active angel investor, and am in the process of launching Grofolio.com -- an investor-focused platform for alternative investments.

Long term goals include improving the planet, helping lives via technology, making Raleigh a stronger entrepreneurial hub, and eventually mentoring and supporting other entrepreneurs.

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