I began bowling in a junior league program at the age of 8. Both of my parents were casual league bowlers so it was pretty natural that I got involved in the sport. My junior bowling took the usual course with starting in our travel league at age 13 and bowling 3 years in high school. From there my bowling took me to West Texas State University on a partial bowling scholarship. Now called West Texas A&M. I graduated with a degree in Computer and Information Systems in 1985. Upon graduation, I turned pro in 1986 and have remained a member now for 35 years.