I grew up in west central Minnesota and graduated from West Central Area. All throughout high school I worked for a local farmer as a farmhand. After high school I proceeded to further my education at South Dakota State University. I graduated with a major in Agricultural Business with minors in Agricultural Marketing, and Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate. During my last summer in college I interned with AgCountry FCS and was offered and accepted the role as an appraiser trainee. I received my Certified General license in March 2025.