Where were you born?
Tulsa
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Fishing with my dad. Even though he gave me lures with no hooks. But I feel like that was for my own good, and maybe his as well.
How did you meet your wife, Kendal?
Muskogee High School pre-season football game at Jenks.
What is your favorite thing to do with your son, Jack?
Anything that makes him laugh. His laugh is hysterical and very contagious.
Where did you go to school?
Muskogee High School, OU for Bachelors in Health and Exercise Science and OU for Dental School.
What is your favorite sports team?
Thunder!
Growing up did you always have the same jersey number in sports?
Yes, #17, that was my Dad’s baseball number in college.
Do you like cats or dogs?
I have on English Pointer, Gus. Will soon be getting a new pup from a litter of Gus’s grand-pups!
If you could be a famous person for a day, who would you be and why?
Ted Turner. As much land as he has there’s bound to be some good hunting spots.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Definitely a morning person. My bedtime and Jack’s bedtime are very similar.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you want to go?
Lake Baccarac, Mexico. Outstanding bass fishing.
If you had a couple hours of free-time, what would you do?
Go for a jog and take Jack to the park.
What is your favorite meal?
Depends on the season. Either fried crappie, beans and cornbread or fried quail, biscuits and gravy.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Beatrix Potter. I’ve been reading a lot of her work lately. She came up with some crazy stories, most of which I don’t fully understand.
What is your favorite movie?
Major League
What is your favorite book?
Lonesome Dove
What is your favorite holiday?
Opening weekend of deer bow season.
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Not nearly as many as my wife.
Can you solve a Rubik’s cube?
Never tried.
Have you ever been sky diving?
No. I’m not afraid of heights, but jumping out of a plane may be pushing the limit.
What is your favorite board game?
Ping Pong. Kind of a board game, right?
Do you have any hidden talents?
I can make a dangerous bacon and egg sandwich. Hopefully that qualifies as a talent.
Do you love or hate roller coasters?
Love roller coasters.
What is one of your all-time favorite saying/quotes?
If you’re scared to fail, you don’t deserve to be successful. -surprisingly Charles Barkley
What is the furthest from home you have ever traveled?
Hawaii
What is something that scares you?
Snakes and whatever Spam is made of.
What is your favorite thing about dentistry?
Meeting new people, learning new technology, and getting to work with an awesome staff!