Energized by being around youth and adults, I like leading, organizing, being part of and building a team. Public speaking is fun! As an outdoor enthusiast, blacksmith, archer, backpacker, shotgun athlete, fisherman, culinary experimenter, gamer, beekeeper, classic truck fan and history buff, my hobbies are varied and growing. I am a country boy who started life in the city and I appreciate everything from great museums and concerts to the hard work of being a trusted ranch hand. Volunteer Experience: teaching youth summer classes at the museum instructing shooting sports at the state fair help maintain pollinator and wildlife habitat Leadership and Representation: Shooting Sports Ambassador (state and national) 2024 4-H Youth Leadership Experience Team NE representative at 4-H Youth Leadership Congress in Atlanta state vs state elite team Junior Clay Target Championships in San Antonio “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ― Theodore Roosevelt