I was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. I graduated from Floyd E. Kellam High School in 2000. After failing to make it to college football, I joined the United States Navy, where I have been serving for the past 20 years. I have been stationed in Norfolk for 5 years, Wilmington, North Carolina for 3 years, Yokosuka, Japan for 8 years, and have been in Mayport, Florida since 2019. I recently got divorced after an 18-year-long marriage and have two wonderful sons.

My reason for starting Mentitled is to encourage men to confront their problems head-on, no matter the circumstances.

Throughout my career in the U.S. Navy, I have met thousands of people. We all have problems outside of our jobs, regardless of our work performance. Everyone has a different life at home and faces personal challenges. It deeply saddens me that I have known members of the service who have committed suicide, and I have heard of many more. This issue weighs heavily on me, as I once found myself in a dark place in my life and can empathize with them. While I believe that taking one’s own life is a selfish and weak decision, I understand the struggle associated with it. Regardless of my feelings on the matter, I am inspired to help men be better. A true man cannot allow himself to be emotionally defeated by any circumstance. A man who can control his emotions is truly powerful and must be strong because his family depends on him for strength. This is the inspiration behind Mentitled.