Founded Scotchdog Productions in 1997 in Dallas, Texas.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theater Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he met classmate Lou Diamond Phillips.
Became a certified SCUBA Instructor in 2003.
Is a certified American Heart Association Instructor, as well as a consultant/writer for AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care CPR-AED and First Aid training programs.
Played trumpet in Jazz Band in both high school and college.