Multimedia, web design, video production, marketing, advertising, business development.
1999 – Off-Road.com – Editor of Toyota Tacoma section
2001 – James E. Taylor High School graduate – Katy,TX
2001-2002 – Stephen F. Austin State University – Art Studies
2002-2004 – Art Institute of Houston: Multimedia & Web Design: Associates Degree – Honors
2004-2006 – Interactive Business Development – VP Marketing, Media Manager
2004+ Studio Media: Web, Graphic & Video Design Studio
2006 – Sprinkler Warehouse – eCommerce Developer
2007 – Firedrum Internet Marketing – Media Manager
2008-2009 – Hennessey Performance Engineering – Media Director: Web, Graphic, Video & Marketing
2009-2017 – Phastek Performance – Co-Owner & CEO: eCommerce, Business Development, Media Director, Vehicle Package Designer
2015 – Texas Street Nationals – Creator of the first ever Index-Bracket style Drag Racing Event
2016 – Mid Iowa MMA: Media & Promotions for AFC, Brutaal Genesis, MCC Iowa Cage Fighting video coverage
2016+ XS Motorsports – Brand Ambassador, ATV XC Racer: Video Producer: Editor & Filmer. Graphic Designer.
2017+ IATVHSS: Iowa ATV Hare Scramble Series – Media Promotor
2018+ Sean Stratton Racing: ATV Racing Entertainment: 14k FB Followers, 3,000,000 single-video views. XS Motorsports YouTube Channel 10k Subscribers.
2019 – AXCC Racing: American Cross Country Series – AMA Regional Series: Co-Founder & Media Director
2020 – ePRO Sim Racing – Driver: iRacing Jim Beaver eShort Course World Cup, broadcast on CBS Sports Network national TV. Wins vs Kyle Busch(1 on 1), Travis Pastrana, Ron Capps, Ronnie Anderson, Landon Cassil, Bucky Lasik, Parker Kligerman, and more. Losses to Kyle Larson, Dale Earnhardt. Jr, Bobby Labonte only.
2021+ Whatcha Smokin BBQ + Brew: Co-Owner & Chief Operating Officer; Operating Owner; Property & Equipment Manager; Assistant GM. Rated #1 BBQ in Iowa by Food & Wine Magazine; 200+ Seats
The Crew
2009 The Texas Mile, Corvette ZR1 testing at Hennessey Performance Engineering with GM Chief Engineer John Heinricy and John Hennessey
Winning Philosophy
Over 50 ATV XC Races, one 10-Hour Ironman solo Heartland Challenge ATV XC Race, and over 100 Hours of seat time racing cross country! On Can-Am, Yamaha, Polaris, & Honda Sports Quads & Utility 4×4 ATVs
Food Service Family
Iowa’s Best BBQ Joint rated by Food & Wine Magazine – Whatcha Smokin BBQ + Brew in little ole Luther, IA
Showreel
“SEMA Young Executives Network”
30-Under-30 Inaugural Recipient
“Spirit of the Sport”
IATVHSS Award
“Fastest Growing Companies”
INC2000