Date of Birth: Feb. 1, 1972 Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Now Resides: Lompoc, CA Marital Status: Married Children: One, and one on the way. Started playing poker: When I was about 14 or 15 playing nickle, dime, quarter with my buddies. Favorite poker game: No-limit Hold'em Ambition: Win the Big One, and provide for my family the best I can.

Hobbies: Just poker and my daughter.

Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

Favorite Music: Country music - mainly Steve Earle.

Favorite Place in the world: Egypt - I have never been there but I will.

Favorite famous person: Faith Hill & Shania Twain

Major Poker Accomplishments: Making the final table at the 2001 WSOP (8th) - It was my first time ever entering ANY WSOP event, also I won the very first tournament that I ever entered (about 3 yrs. ago). Although the money wasn't that great- It sure was exciting and definitely hooked me for life.

Most respected poker players: Doyle Brunson, T.J. Cloutier, and Phil Hellmuth. They all have a relentless pursuit for victory and greatness. If you come in second-you are still a loser. My attitude is the same.

If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?
The Divorce Rate. It's terrible nowadays.

If you could change anything in the poker world, what would it be? Uniform rules. Right now, every casino seems to be different - We need a standard. I also like Tex's TEARS system and wish all tournaments would adopt it. It gives you more time to play rather than be blinded down.