I’m a Son of Christ first and foremost. I am a college athlete from Buford Georgia where I play football at The Georgia Institute of Technology and currently pursuing a Master degree in Economics. I have always been very motivated to succeed in everything I do and want to be a productive part of society any way I can. I am extremely passionate about helping others and have always enjoyed sharing my knowledge or skills with younger people. Being the hardest worker everywhere I go is a big deal to me and I strive to be that everyday.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I come from a very stable and amazing family of six. My mother and fathers names are Dawn and Buddy. I have two older brothers Justin and Jessel and one younger sister Gabby. We are very close as a family and really enjoy our time together. When the kids were younger it was a very competitive in most things but as we have grown up the bonds I have with my siblings are amazing.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently a football player at Georgia Tech. For my future career I would either like to play for as long as possible in the NFL and then after potentially get into real estate or medical sales. I love football because its a selfless sport that helps young men learn how to be apart of something bigger then themselves.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Bravos. Zaxbys. longhorns.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I lived there from 3rd grade to my senior year in high school.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Dicky May.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Somewhere overseas on a beach. I love the beach and being on different beaches across the globe.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Braveheart or the patriot. Game of Thrones.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Dont rely on outside motivation to get you going everyday. Be your own motivation to be great and succeed. Attack everyday with passion and stack days.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Going to festivals overseas with my sister and friends.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Not a band but any House DJ is my go to
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Friends in Buford was an amazing spot. The DQ.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Jocko Willink. I would love to pick his brain and ty to understand how he got so mentally tough through the worst situations in life. I would love to have lunch at the shogun.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The sports. Its standards for their sports teams are what make them so good. The kids learn how to compete at a young age and learn great life lessons through the numerous great coaches.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Either on an NFL roster or working for a big time real estate/medical sales firm.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Helping young and unconfident people grow and gain confidence through life
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
the Bahamas
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
May. Christmas. December 25.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My fathers example of how to be a great man and christian.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My father and my sister.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Pizza. Breakfast food.
