WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?
University of Tennessee GBO!

WHO OR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO ENGINEERING?
My dad was a civil engineer in bridge design for 20+ years, so having that close access and watching the day to day of the engineering profession, I knew that was what I wanted to do as well.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN KNOXVILLE? WHY? 
Neyland Stadium! Nothing can beat a Tennessee football Saturday in the fall.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK OR MOVIE?
Bruce Almighty! I’m a sucker for a good Jim Carrey movie.

IF YOU COULD HAVE LUNCH WITH ANY ONE PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
My grandpa. He passed away when I was young, so to be able to have time to talk with him and enjoy even that one moment together would be awesome.

WHAT’S ON YOUR “BUCKET LIST?”
Hiking to Everest base camp

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling to different places, and playing sports in local leagues.

WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
I always had a love for the city of Knoxville and to be able to have an impact on its growth is something I truly feel honored to be a part of.

IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I would have to go with pizza from Pizza Toro (Durham, NC). Wood-fired pizza at its absolute finest!

WHAT THREE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOU?
Caring, Goofy, Driven