Born in the Lone Star state. Texas is my home. I served in the Marines during Operation Enduring Freedom. I was a part of 2nd Marines 2nd Battalion, Warlords, Golf Co. Raiders. An infantry unit out of Camp Lejeune, NC. After returning home from the military, I continued my education in business, criminal justice, and welding. I've worked in the oil business, construction, and been a truck driver for the last eight years. I currently work in the private security industry when I'm not turning tires. I like hunting, boxing, horses, and anything that raises adrenaline. Physical fitness is important in my lifestyle, and occupation. I'm a dad of two, one boy and one girl. My family is my joy, and inspiration. My motivation to help make this country a better place. God's blessed me in more ways than I deserve. I also know all too well about the sweat and blood, and the sacrifices left on the battlefield that were made for us so that we could live. As Americans, we have an obligation to fulfill, and we owe it to them to do better. I've lost brothers inside, and outside of service. We started ERF not to make more awareness to veteran suicide, but for ways to change the statistics. To take action, and find ways to give purpose and meaning to life outside of the military. I'm a huge supporter of small hometown businesses. To the undying and overworked farmers, and ranchers that put food on our tables, the truck drivers turning tires to make sure it gets there, and the average citizen striving to make a better life for our children. I'm a proud Texan whose passion is to make a better life for the next generation, and that starts with our veterans.