I was born in Stockton, California and graduated from Edison Sr. High, San Joaquin Delta College, and finally The University of the Pacific with a degree in History. I then moved to Boise, Idaho to pursue a Masters degree. While there, I served an internship at the Idaho Historical Museum and was also employed at Boise State University (Student Housing) in several positions: grounds crew, security guard, resident adviser, assistant apartment manager, and finally grounds crew supervisor. I also worked at the College of Idaho as a Residence Hall Director. While at Boise State, I met my wife and I am currently a stay at home father/teacher to two wonderful children. I have also authored two books: The Farm House, which is a ghost story and Building Your Retaining Wall, which is a step-by-step instruction book for....wait for it....building a retaining wall :)