I grew up on a Farm/Ranch.  I am the oldest of 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 girl.  Matt is 2 years younger than me and we are very close.  Elaine is 4 years younger and although we are not as close and Matt and I, we do talk regularly.  The youngest David has always looked up to me and I try to do as much with him as I can, although being much older and working makes it difficult. 

If you were to talk about a perfect family, mine would probably be very close.  My Mom and Dad are very happily married and care for us kids alot.  We are all very close and do things together quite often. 

Growing up this way was awesome on so many levels.  We did everything from riding motocross to mudding, to camping and fishing.  I only wish now a days I could do these things like I used to.

I am a problem solver.  When a problem presents itself I will find a way for it to work in my favor, always have.  I am very outgoing and always looking for the next thing to excite me.  I enjoy meeting new people and LOVE trying new things.  I have always said my main goal in life is to try EVERYTHING.  I literally want to experience everthing life has to offer.  I have been this way my entire life and it shows through how many things I have done so far.  Ive traveled all over an done so many things its hard to even write them all down. 

On the other hand I am one to sit back and let things work themselves out.  Im not so sure this is the best way to go about it, but for me anyways it always works out.  No matter what the problem or road block, it always works out.  This is how I think I deal with the daily stress and grind.  I always know everything is going to be ok.

Ok where to start. 

I had a great childhood.  Lots of land and trees to play on and build forts.  I learned how to work hard and how to enjoy the fruits of your labor. 

Making my way through school I made strait A's all the way and it came way to easy for me (kinda made me lazy how easy it all came to me).  I graduated in the top 15% of my class.   During this time, I got into High School football and became pretty good at it.  Our team went to the State Championship for 2A in Texas in 2002.  After this (17yrs) I started getting into the party scene.  Although I wouldnt change a bit of it, I probably would have made it further in life by now if I hadnt got mixed up with all the partying.  I turned down a chance to go to the Air Force Academy b/c of this which is probably one of the only regrets I have in life, but if I had not of done it my life would be much different and I wouldnt have the people I have in my life today.

After High School I went to a community college and eventually Texas Tech University.  While I was out in Lubbock I partyied even more.  To the fact of failing out of school.  School was great I did learn, but not as much as I should have.  The second time I was on academic probation I came home for the holidays and was offered a job in the oil business.

Before I go into my time in the Oil and Gas business, I would like to throw in a few things.  During summer and on breaks, I worked for my Dad in the construction industry.  We put up decrative metal siding on big commerical buildings.  While in this trade a found a two things about me.  First,  I love heights.  We would hang off of 100, 200+ buildings with nothing but a rope and a platform.  I absolutley loved it and from there out I have always been about finding a adreniline rush in some sor  The second thing I learned was that I love to travel.  We would get jobs all over.  My favorite was in Orlando, Flordia.  My dad and two good friends of mine moved there for almost 8 months to do a job.  During these eight months, we worked HARD very hard.  Im talking 12 hours a day 6 days a week if not 7 days.  There were a few weekends that we would take off and Tyler, Justin and I tried to hit every single beach we possible could while living there.  I literally hit almost every beach on the ocean and gulf side of Flordia.  Although, I worked much harder and made much less money than I do now, this was the least stress I have ever had at a job. 

Back to the Oil and Gas.  One of my closest friends offered me a job as a landman (Chris).  A landman is a person who runs title and acquistion for Oil and Gas companys.  I wont go into to much but basicly its researching who owns the mineral rights to a property then leasing those rights so these companys can go drill.  My first job was in a small town outside Little Rock, AR.  I will have to say, I liked it there much more than i would have though.  The country there is absolutly amazing.  I lived there for about 8 months. 

Immediatly following the Arkansas job, I moved in with Chris at his house in Denton, Tx.  While living here we were kings.  Denton is a college town and while neither of us were in college we partied and hung out like we were.  We both were making very very good money and had nothing to do but party it away.  I lost many brain cells during this time in my life, but agian one of those time I do not regret and has made me the person I am today. 

Once this job slowed down I got on with another company with Chesepeake Engergy as our client.  This was my most stable and longest running job to date.  I learned the landman profession through and through and was making more money than I knew what to do with.  They paid for all my living expenses and on top of that I was making close if not over 6 digits.  I literally blew all my money on toys.  I bought a Harley Davidson Roadking, a boat, a truck, and so on.  Life was great and I didnt see it going anywhere.

While at this job I met the love of my life.  Her name is Casey and let me tell you.  Up to this point I have never chased after a girl like I did her.  Literally for 8-10 months I tried to make it with this girl and after all that time it finally paid off.  I love her more than anything and dont know what I would do with out her.

The Oil and Gas business was booming with no end in sight until the bottom fell out.  Landowners were demanding more money that the Oil companys could afford so they had to start pulling out.  Little by little hundreds of people in the business lost their jobs, including me. 

At this point im kind of lost, and not sure what direction to go.  I got hired on with a smaller company doing the same thing but it was just temporary.  One day I get a call from a 2nd cousin of mine.  He is from San Diego and is in town on business.  He calls me up for a beer.

I meet him and we get to talking about my situation.  He then says to me, what would you think about coming and working for me as a Government Contractor doing security stuff for the Navy in San Diego.  I gave it some thought and decided to do it.  Taking this job meant permentenly moving to California.  What was I going tell my girlfriend?

After thinking long and hard I could just feel deep down in my bones that this was something I had to give a shot.  I told Casey this was something I had to do and she understood.  I left her and moved to San Diego.  A few months go by and we try to do the long distant thing with not much success.  After alot of convincing I get her to move out with me.  We have been here for almost a year and love it here but miss home alot.  Living here has been a great experience.  We have met some wonderfull people and the weather doesnt get much better.  On the weekends you will either find us laying by the pool or on the beach,  on the mountain snowboarding, or in the desert fourwheeling.

I dont know what my future holds.  I can tell you what I would like to happen. 

I want to find a career I dont hate doing everyday.  The type of job I dont feel like Im working when im there.  The only thing I can think of that would do this for me is flying.  I am also very good at designing and operating things.  Im phenominal at building plans and solving problems.  So maybe I can tie it all together one day.

Outside of a job I really want a nice big house with lots and lots of toys.  I love the lake so maybe a lake house would be a dream of mine. 

I great family that is very close is also important to me.  Having this growing up really made me realize how special that is and how much I hope my own family can be this way.

Here is to whatever the future may hold.  Im looking forward to the ride!