• Born with congenital amputation of both legs
• Was a successful track athlete in his early years and a top wrestler in high school, competing against able-bodied athletes
• Authored his autobiography From the Ground Up at 17 years old
• Works for the Secret Serviceas a Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Human Resources
• Passionate advocate for employment opportunities for people with disabilities
• Studied Criminal Justice and Corrections at Penn West Edinboro and holds an M.S. in Legal Studies/Homeland Security from Penn West California
• Volunteers as an assistant coach for the Edinboro University Wheelchair Basketball Team
• An engaging speaker with the ability to connect with a wide range of audiences, including children, athletes, corporate executives, and government officials
• Father of two children who are active in many sports

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