After growing up in South Western Massachusetts in the mountains, he moved to Vail, Colorado where he excelled at skiing and concentrated on a career as a pro skier. He trained in swift water rescue, and climbing during the summers while running heavy equipment for an excavation company. He started his stunt career doing live action shows at Universal Studios in Florida, and Six Flags over Georgia. Became SAG member in 1994.He has been a professional rigger since 1992. Rigging experiences include 1996 Summer Olympic games in Atlanta, 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Multiple film/television rigging credits, with experience and proficiency working with chain motors, cranes, limited access, high rise buildings and structures. Experienced in high angle rescue, swift-water rescue. Proficient in all types of rappelling and rope access.SAG nomination- "Outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a television series" for The Walking Dead 2012.