Military Service

  • United States Marine Corps (2005–2009)

  • Scout Sniper, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines

  • Severely injured by an IED in Nowzad, Afghanistan (Oct 28, 2009)

  • Double above-knee amputee with multiple arm/hand surgeries

  • Rehabilitated at the Center for the Intrepid, San Antonio, TX

Sled Hockey Achievements

  • Joined all-veteran sled hockey team in San Antonio, TX

  • Selected to U.S. National Sled Hockey Team (2011)

  • Competed in 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia

    • Scored game-winning goal in the gold medal match

    • Helped Team USA win gold

  • Alternate Captain of Team USA during 2014 Paralympics

Inaugural ESPY Pat Tillman Award for Service (2014)

  • Recognizes athletes who exemplify service, leadership, and courage

Paratriathlon & Endurance Sports

  • Transitioned to Paratriathlon following sled hockey career

  • Selected to represent Team USA in:

    • 2019 Tokyo Paralympic Test Event

    • 2019 Paratriathlon World Championships (Lausanne, Switzerland)

  • Ironman competitor (adaptive/para division)

  • Active in gravel cycling events and training

Nordic Skiing & Biathlon

  • Took up Cross-Country Skiing in 2020 after moving to Boise, ID

  • Competed for Team USA in the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, China

  • Currently training and competing in Biathlon

    • Goal: Compete in the 2026 Winter Paralympics

Personal & Advocacy

  • Dedicated father of two

  • Advocate for adaptive sports and injured veterans

  • Inspirational public speaker and ambassador for resilience, service, and high performance

Entrepreneurship & Business

  • Founder & Owner – JS Adaptive Sports (2023–Present)

    • Launched a fabrication business dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through custom-built adaptive sports equipment.

    • Designs and manufactures handcycles, Nordic sit skis, and other custom gear tailored to each athlete’s needs.

    • Combines elite athletic experience and hands-on engineering to create high-performance, competition-ready equipment.

    • Advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion in sports by removing equipment barriers for adaptive athletes.

    • Works directly with athletes, coaches, and organizations to innovate and improve adaptive sport technology.