I was born and raised in Winona, MS. For as long as I can remember, my passion has been hunting and fishing. After graduating from Mississippi State University in 2001, I spent 12 years working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in several different counties across Mississippi. During my time with NRCS, I was able to gain a better understanding of the conservation programs available to private landowners in the state and how to become a better land steward in general.