I am a combat injured Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient, two time Paralympic snowboarder (boardercross and banked slalom) I lost my arm in an IED blast in Afghanistan. I began surfing and snowboarding as part of my rehabilitation. After four years of intense training I was invited to compete at the Paralympics in South Korea for both boarder cross and banked slalom. After the games I earned my certificates in CNC machining and welding, while continuing my training so I could compete in Beijing. When I’m not training, I volunteer at numerous veterans and disabled organizations to assist others who are living with disabilities.