UCSC: In Sophomore year, obtained the team record of 200 & 400 medley relays, backstroke leg, NCAA B-Cuts in 200 & 400 medley relays, 5th place finisher in 100 Backstroke at Conference (53.94)

HIGH SCHOOL: Participated on the Vacaville Club Swim team and the Vanden HS Swim team. 7 time All-League/All-Conference Honors, USA Swimming Scholastic All-American senior year, State Selection Medalist in the 100 Backstroke junior year, Sierra Nevada Scholar Athlete Senior year, and Western Zone Team Medalist in the 100 & 200 Backstroke Senior year. National Honor Society. Boy's State Delegate and Outstanding Citizen for Vanden HS junior year. Graduated Valedictorian with a 4.80 GPA, Student of the Year junior year, and Scholar of the Year senior year.

PERSONAL: Born October 17, 1987. Parents names are James and Laura and three siblings, Andrew (21, Caroline (18), and Colin (14). Favorite movie is Rudy and favorite athlete is Aaron Piersol. Favorite place in Santa Cruz is the beach.