Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas.

First job: Building fences.

Why I chose family medicine: It was the most interesting of my rotations. There's always something new and fresh and I really enjoy the opportunity to develop relationships with my patients. 

Volunteer activities: Coaching sporting activities for my sons: Basketball, baseball and flag football.

Ten years from now I'd like to be: Happily working at Ascension Medical Group in Andover with the same great staff.

Best advice for patients: The same advice your mom gave you: Eat healthy, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.