I was born and raised in Cold Lake. I am the youngest of four in our family. Growing up as a young boy we played hockey, baseball, and all school sports. I am a High School teacher at Cold Lake High School. My father was the President of Cold Lake Minor hockey and was a major player in building the North Arena. I have been an active coach in Cold Lake. I have coached and given up many hours giving children something to strive for and set goals. I am married to Miyuki and we have a nine year old daughter named Julia