My career is defined by my commitment to the Rocky Mountain region's youth. Before taking the helm at Team Summit Colorado in early 2017, I served as the Director of Operations at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV). In that role, I was the logistical engine of one of the world's premier ski clubs, managing everything from safety and transportation to elite-level venue coordination. Prior to my time in Vail, I spent nearly a decade (2002–2011) as the Program Director for the Loveland Racing Club. During my tenure there, I was credited with transforming the program by significantly increasing athlete enrollment and fundraising revenue while simultaneously lowering the cost of participation for athletes. I am also a veteran of the international racing circuit, having played key roles in the race operations for the Alpine World Cup and the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.

I'm from Mansfield, Ohio (Realator Magazine's 6th most affordable ski town in the US) and moved to Summit County in 2009. I'm married to Colleen Bechtel and have 4 grown children (oldest to youngest): Cecilia, Julia, Stace and Jackson.