I was diagnosed with EOPD on April 22, 2015 at the age of 44. I had DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) surgery in March of 2019. Since my diagnosis I have been involved in Parkinsons Advocacy from leading a support group to serving as President on the board of Lone Star Parkinson’s Society. I have traveled and spoken at events for Abbott, my DBS manufacturer. I am now spending my free time advocating and educating people about Parkinson’s disease on social media. I utilize TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn under the name Punk Rock Parkinsons (on LinkedIn I can be found under my real name). I was fortunate enough to attend the PD Policy Forum this past year in Washington DC. An Amazing experience! Then a highlight of this year was attending the World Parkinsons Congress in Phoenix Arizona in May of 2026.

In some of my other free time I enjoy woodturning on my lathe and making pens and bowls and going to the beach. My passion is parkinson’s advocacy and I love being able to speak for those in our community that aren’t able to and fight for ALL of use. My motto that I live by is “Live your best life Now!”. Reach out to me if you need someone to talk to. I am here for the Parkinson’s community!