By Strength and Power Hall of Fame
Where were you born? Where did you grow up?:
I was born in Nashville TN
I grew up in Hagerstown MD
Give us a brief presport history.:
I was raised on a farm, and I was a tall skinny kid.
My junior year I was introduced to weight lifting and it's been my life ever since
List your achievements (using bullet form) in your sport.:
•Meet Director 2007 ADAU Nationals
•Co-Meet Director for the 2008 100% Raw Worlds
•MD State Chairman for the ADAU from 2005-2007
•MD State Chairman for the 100% Raw Federation from 2008-2009
•Regional Chairman for Raw United from 2010-2016
List your State, National and World records to the best of your recollection. :
I have set State, National, and World Records in 5 different federations. However the three lifts that I am most proud of are my 700lb Raw Squat, my 410lb Reverse Grip Bench, and my 610lb deadlift
Any other accomplishments that you wish to list in your bio.:
I was a good local lifter, but never in the running for being great. I love the sport, and the biggest thing that I have gotten from powerlifting is the friendships and all of the incredible lifters that I have met over the years.
I started running meets in 2005, and the have run approximately 38 meets since then for 5 different federations.
I developed cancer in 2017 so my career as a lifter and meet director has been put on hold.Maybe someday I will be back to battle with the weights again and hopefully get back involved with running some meets. Any other activities within the sport i.e. Judge, meet director, trainer, demonstrations, community actvities etc.:
I was a judge for the ADAU, 100% Raw Federation, SPF, and Raw United
Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Sun Sep 20 20:55:37 UTC 2020 | Last Updated: Thu Dec 21 16:30:31 UTC 2023