Emilio was raised in a small farming community, of Tranquillity, California. It all began for Emilio in 4-H shooting sports at the age of nine years old. He started with American trap, and after competing at the SCTP, CYSSA, and ATA events, his love for shotgun sports was solidified. Emilio said that his time with USA Shooting has been filled with much growth, mentoring, and taking in as much knowledge as he can. He looks forward to his future endeavors with the organization. When he is not training or competing, he is at work on his family's almond and pistachio farm.