• Had his left leg amputated above the knee when injured in a motorcycle accident in 2009
• Sergeant in the United States Army
• Introduced to sled hockey by “Operation Comfort,” an organization dedicated to assisting injured U.S. service personnel at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas 
• Member of San Antonio Rampage Sled Hockey Team from 2009-13
• Helped the Dallas Stars capture the 2012 USA Hockey Sled Classic Division A Championship, presented by the NHL
• Member of the varsity basketball team at Westmoor (Calif.) High School from 2002-04
• Named “Most Inspirational Player” in 2004 and “Most Improved Player” in 2003
• Helped Westmoor High School to two district titles in track and field during his three seasons with the team (2000-03)

Who is your favorite super hero?
Red Ranger from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

What is your favorite movie/TV show?
Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3, Romeo Must Die, Kiss of the Dragon/Who Am I?

Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, Lucy Lu

What are your favorite professional and college teams/athletes?
San Francisco Giants and 49ers

What's your favorite meal?
Soup Dumplings

What's your favorite magazine/Book?
Rape of Nanking

What's your favorite music and artist?
Jay Chow, Taiwanese artist

Do you have any hobbies?
I like to do crossfit workouts

What's your favorite workout?
Muscle ups and power clean