Anecdotes

Went to the University of Connecticut on a soccer scholarship and also played for the United States Junior National soccer team. Most importantly, his soccer accomplishments landed him in the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

Transferred from UConn to Connecticut College, was accepted to Dickinson Law School, but opted for more job security as a drummer in an alt rock band.

Was the drummer in the Boston-based band 3 Colors, which was signed to Virgin Music UK and Rounder Records. An anthology "One Big CD" is available on iTunes.

News reporter/columnist from 2013 to present, garnering 12 awards from the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA).