Began competing in triathlons in the summer of 2003 after graduation from the University of Tulsa. Ran Cross Country and Track at the University of Tulsa for four years. Graduated from Parkway South High School in St. Louis, Missouri in 1999 and was State Champion in swimming and cross country. Currently lives in Colorado Springs, Co but family still lives in St. Louis. Has two younger brothers and a younger sister. Married to Nathan Kortuem
