I was born in Tucson, Arizona but consider Oregon home. After high school I served for two years as a missionary for my church and determined that I wanted a career where I could help people every day. I received a degree in biophysics from Brigham Young University and married my high school sweetheart. I attended A. T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona for my medical training. I completed my post graduate training in family medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada working with the local community and treating visitors from all over the world. I am excited to be back in the Northwest with my family.