’m a fifth generation Nevadan who was born in Reno at Saint Mary’s Hospital in 1964. I attended Reno high school where I swam for two state champion swim teams. I was injured in a diving accident in 1981 that left me a quadriplegic. After approximately one year of rehab in Los Angeles, I returned to Reno and enrolled at UNR. I graduated in 1987 and 1991 with degrees in electrical engineering. I’ve been employed by NV energy since 1988. I married my wife Shelley in 1994. We have two daughters and one grandson. I’m obviously blessed with wonderful family and friends that have made my injury no big deal to me. My hobbies include hunting, camping, off-roading, and watching Wolf Pack sports.