Before I ever wrote a real estate offer, I spent years teaching middle and high school English and U.S. History, the kind of work that trained me to listen closely, research thoroughly and explain complicated things clearly.

I'm a lifelong Indiana resident and have called Valparaiso home for the past eight years. My wife works in real estate, and seeing the industry through her introduced me to a career that felt like a natural fit. I wanted work that was less predictable and offered room to keep growing, a career where the effort, creativity, and care I put into it could make a real difference.

People who know me describe me as intelligent, meticulous, patient, honest, and refreshingly laid-back. I pay attention to the details without making the experience feel heavy. My background as an educator helps me anticipate questions, break down information and give people the understanding they need to make confident decisions.

My connection to Northwest Indiana extends well beyond real estate. I am lifelong musican and artist, and I'm actively involved in Valparaiso's music and fine arts community. After setting a lifelong goal of exhibiting my artwork, I spent a summer creating and eventually held an artist exhibition at Uptown Café. Achieving that dream only made me want to set more goals. Since then, I've participated in additional shows and collaborated with a local shop to create original designs for custom skateboards and shirts.

Whether I'm helping someone understand a property, creating something new or bringing people together through art and music, I approach the work the same way, with curiosity, honesty and thoughtful attention to detail. I'm proud to help people find their place in the Northwest Indiana community I know and love.