[1] He studied pre-medicine on a four-year academic scholarship at Wayne State University before quitting due to his move to Colorado.

[2] He majored in finance and minored in information systems at the University of Colorado, graduating in December 2009.

Around 1995, he broke two teeth in a skating collision with Dan Hollander while training in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

He finished 13th at the 2003 Worlds in Washington, D.C., after ranking third in qualifying group B, 9th in the short program, and 18th in the free skate.

He made his professional debut at the 2006 Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular and has also worked as a coach.