I'm an Oregon native who was raised East county. I've lived in the Gresham and Troutdale area nearly my entire life. I went to Mt. Hood Community College my first year then transferred to Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon. I lived in Boise, Idaho for a few years beginning in 2001 to be closer to my in-laws at the time. It was a great experience but I missed my family & friends and Oregon. In 2001 I obtained my life & health insurance license and worked the next several years for two different but iconic New York insurance companies as an agent. Briefly in 2007 I let my license lapse but renewed in 2008.
My folks still live in Gresham and I see them often. I have three younger brothers. Two live within a few minutes drive of me and one lives on the coast. My son just finished his first year at the University of Oregon in 2020/2021 and you couldn't find a more proud Dad.
I have a few hobbies including guitar, fly fishing and golf. But, mostly these days I golf when I get some time.