About

I was born on the King Ranch in deep South Texas to my father Steve (who is probably better known as Bongo) and my mother, Cindy. I couldn’t have asked for better parents. They raised me pretty well I think. I owe them the utmost thanks and gratitude.

I have a brother named Ryan who lives in Ventura, CA and sister named Kelly who will soon be living in Los Angeles. Both being younger to me, I have enjoyed watching them grow up and turn into some of the smartest and interesting people I’ve ever met.

After completing high school just outside of San Antonio, I headed west to Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. I worked for a few startups and generally got the hang of adult life through my experiences along the way.

After quick stops in Austin, Lubbock and a few places in between I finally arrived in Bryan, TX. I live here now and while at first I didn’t think this would be a place I would stay for long, it has captivated me and captured my attention.

A few years after moving here, a group of friends and I started up the first coworking space in Texas: The Creative Space.

I generally work for myself and with a very talented group of entrepreneurs at The Creative Space & AdventGX. It was through these ventures I co-founded the BIL Conference, which has had quite an impact on the way I learn and educate myself and others.

In the spring of 2009 a group of friends and I started Rock The Republic, a music and cultural festival-like event held in downtown Bryan, TX. This now occupies a good chunk of my time throughout the year.