Hometown: Plano, TX (Plano East Sr. High, '99)

Former store sales manager, MARS Music, Inc. Spent two years in Italy as a missionary (2000-2002). Fluent in Italian. Accomplished Double Bassist having toured with the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra throughout the United Kingdom in 1998. Participated in high school speech and debate. Named "Outstanding Delegate," BYU Model United Nations Team. Former sideline reporter covering Women's Gymnastics for the BYU Sports Network available on nationally distributed BYU-TV. Interested in Litigation. Married to the former Kayla Merrell; one son, Will, and another on the way.

Activities/Memberships:

• J. Reuben Clark Law Society
• American Bar Association
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• American Constitution Society
• 2008-2009 Moot Court Team