Achieved the Eagle Scout rank while active in the Boy Scouts of America (1998).
Was a delegate for Hillary Clinton at the 2008 Washington State Democratic Convention.
Started making home movies when he was 12 with his family's 8mm camcorder.
Wrote and directed three feature length films at La Conner High School. All had public screenings and were written about in local newspapers.
The first industry professional he met was Patrick Shellenberger in 1996. Patrick lived in the same neighborhood, and not only lent lighting equipment to him but also starred in one of his high school movies.
Gonzo, his Maine Coon cat, made cameo appearances in several films he has worked on.
His grandfather served in the U.S. Navy, and was a WWII and Korean War veteran.