
I’m originally from Plainfield, Connecticut, where I spent the first 12 years of my life before moving to Arizona. Growing up, I was always playing some kind of sport, whether it was baseball, football, or just whiffle ball in the backyard with friends. Sports taught me early on what it means to be part of a team and how to step up as a leader.
I went to Sandra Day O’Connor High School here in Arizona and kept playing baseball throughout those years. As my playing days started to wind down after high school, I began to focus more on my future career. That path led me to Arizona State...