A brief personal history:
I grew up on a cattle ranch outside Dannebrog, NE, in central Nebraska. I initially drew into strength training for a sports performance b

ut quickly realized that competing was a great way to keep training interesting. I was a 4x's Nebraska High School Powerlifting State Champion, but I remained focused on football & track. After finishing up football & track careers at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, I needed another competitive avenue, and powerlifting seemed like a good fit at the time. I competed in all three disciplines, squat, bench, & deadlift, from 2002 to 2010; when my family grew, I decided to specialize in the bench press. I was nationally ranked in "powerlifting" but found more success when competing only in the bench press. 

What led you to your sport:
Other than an insane amount of sex appeal while laying on my back bench pressing.....as a superheavyweight, I'd say it was the perfect avenue to stroke my competitiveness. 

Achievements in your sport:
Powerlifting Career Highlights  4x IPF World Bench Press Champion (13’,16’,18’,19’)   3x IPF World Bench Press Silver Medalist (14’,15,17’)  9x USA Powerlifting National Team Member (1 of 8 selected to represent the United States in the IPF World Championships)   6x- USAPL National Bench Press Champion   6x- USAPL South Dakota State Champion

State, National and World records:
 5x IPF World Record Holder   6x American Record Holder (?? State Records) Champion of Champions @ IPF Bench Worlds 2013 - 2nd 2014 - 2nd 2015 - 3rd 2016 - 1st 2017 - 2nd 

Other accomplishments.
My greatest accomplishment having a wonderful wife and raising my family; IPF World Championships are just icing on the cake.