Team USA Years: 2005, 2006

City, State: Houston, TX

Birthplace: Houston, TX

Education:

High School Attended: James E. Taylor

Year of Graduation: 2005

Location of High School: Katy, TX

Current Employer: Velocity Sports Performance

Career Goals: I don't know yet

Current Skating Club: Inside Edge - Waco, TX

Coaches Name: Chris and Gypsy Tidwell

Began Skating: Age 7, 1994

Number of years you have been competing: 11

Number of years involved in skating: 12

How did you become interested in skating? I went to the Roller Rink for a friends birthday party, after that I was hooked

What is your favorite competition? World Championships, France - Trois Piste

Who is your favorite skater and why? Jordan Malone - He has had so many set backs in his career and has still shown the World that he is the best.

Recent skating highlights: Points Elim and Elimination Champion on Track, Outdoor Nationals 2006

Favorite web links: PearlJam.com TenClub.com

Favorite quote or term: "Dude - there are no zippers!" - Jordan Malone and Jonathan Garcia

Favorite Food: Philly Cheese Steak, Fettuccini Alfredo

Favorite Movie: Drive, Touring Band 2000, Oceans Eleven

Favorite place to shop: Guitar Center

Most prized possession: My Dog

Pets: Dog, Two Parents

Most thrilling experience: Winning the Elimination race on track this year at Outdoor Nationals

Most embarrassing experience: In 2001 I thought I won the last man out race at Nira Nationals, I stood up and through my hands in the air to celebrate, then realized there was still one lap to go.

Sponsor: Simmons Racing

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Become a World Champion

Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports: Skater of the Year 2003-2004 Jr. Men National Champion

Other sports you participate in: Ping Pong and Curling

Who is your favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan / Lance Armstrong / Muhammed Ali

Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: Chris Tidwell and Jordan Malone

List your hobbies: Video Games, TV Cycling, Guitar, Concerts

What music do you listen to during training or competition? Pearl Jam

What makes you a unique and special person: I am true to myself and I am not a sell out

If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Fun

Anything else you would like us to know about you: I love Pearl Jam

Family Information:

Father’s Name: Joseph

Father’s Occupation: Engineer

Mother’s Name: Marianne

Mother’s Occupation: Admin Assistant

Brother’s: Heath