
| Hometown | Plainfield, IN |
| Age | 26 |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 225 lbs. |
| Family | Kristi (wife) |
| Education | Purdue University — Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences |
| Current Occupation | Fished right after college, Industry lure designer and Public Relations since 2003 |
| Angling Hero | "My grandfather and father — they got me into it." |
| Home Lake | Lake Murray, SC |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Erie (NY) |
| Least Favorite | Old Hickory, TN — "Need I say more?" |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Jigs/Flipping and Pitching |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Cranking |
| Fishing Weakness | "Thinking too much — it's just fishing." |
| Boat (Sponsor) | Ranger |
| Motor (Sponsor) | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | ima Japan, Optimum Baits, Keelshield, Pflueger reels, All Star rods, X-Tools, Shakespeare Fishing Line, Costa Del Mar sunglasses |
| Non-Fishing Sponsor | Slim Jim (ConAgra Foods) & "my wife, Kristi" |
| Tow Vehicle | Toyota Tundra |
| Why He Fishes | "I just like the outdoors. You never know what kind of nature you're going to see. And I love the competition." |
| When Not Fishing | "Spending time with my wife and family, and supporting my sponsors." |
| Favorite Food | "Either steak or sushi." |
| Favorite Music | Classic Rock |
| Favorite Movie | Gladiator |