I make a difference in my community by showing up through wellness, service, and giving back. My wife Violet and I believe that contributing to others is a responsibility, not an option. Together we raise money for organizations that support health and opportunity. Our most recent effort was in Chicago during the Hyrox event, where we raised $1,000 for global health. Experiences like that remind me that small actions can create real change when people come together with intention.

My desire to give comes from my own life. Fitness transformed me and gave me direction, and I have seen firsthand how a little guidance can shift someone’s entire path. That is why I stay committed to helping people feel stronger, more confident, and more supported. The challenge I try to address is simple. Many people do not have the resources, encouragement, or community they need to move forward. Through training, fundraising, and outreach, I do my part to fill that gap.

Every time I give back, I learn something new about leadership, humility, and connection. I feel a deeper purpose when I help someone else take a step they did not think they could take. It reminds me that we rise when we lift others. Contributing to my community gives me a sense of pride and belonging. It reinforces the values I want to live by. To me, looking out for one another means doing what we can, when we can, because we are all better when we take care of each other.