I graduated from Cathedral in 2003 and my time there is one of the most cherished periods of my life. I played varsity baseball all four years and was also a member of the speech and debate team—where I competed at the local, state, and national levels in cross examination. Sending me to Cathedral was a hardship for my family, but my mother resolved on sending me to Cathedral because of its focus on our faith and its unrivaled reputation for producing men of good, strong character. Nothing was more important to my mother than ensuring that I received a value-based, faithful education, and the payoff from her investment is beyond measure.

The brotherhood and camaraderie are what I treasure— and miss—most from my time at Cathedral. The friendships I formed there have lasted well beyond my four years in the CHS halls and I am proud to have shared many memories with those friends in our adulthood, including college and graduate school graduations, marriages, and the beginnings of our own families. Many of my teachers also left indelible marks on my character and academic pursuits. Teachers like Brother Nick, Brother Fred, and Mr. Gonzalez were dedicated to our success, constantly challenged us academically, and devoted themselves to forging the strongest character in each of their students.

After Cathedral, I attended the University of Dallas where I played baseball on the NCAA team for three years. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Physics with a minor in Applied Mathematics in 2008. After graduation, I attended law school at Southern Methodist University where I was on the SMU Science and Technology Law Review and competed in moot court at the national level. During law school I worked as an intern with a state judge, as a patent associate with a large oilfield services company, and as an intern with the Collin County District Attorney Child Protective Services Division where I worked to protect children who were victims of crime. After law school, I worked as an attorney at one of the largest plaintiff’s law firms in the country before shifting my practice to real estate litigation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

I met my wife, Jessica, in college and we now live in Dallas with our beautiful daughter, Lily, where I practice as a Real Estate Litigation Associate at Higier, Allen & Lautin, P.C.

“What are you proudest of?”
I am proudest of being a part of Cathedral’s rich history of creating community leaders. I count among my closest friends men who have participated in pushing the boundaries of medicine, science, law, education, film, and faith in impactful and innovative ways.

“What lesson from Cathedral do you carry with you?”
I’m often reminded of the lessons taught by Brother Nick in our AP US History class. One of those lessons being that change doesn’t just happen—it requires leadership, fellowship, and action. Each of those qualities are in instilled in all Irishmen the moment we begin our freshmen year and I see those qualities in my friends today. That is why Cathedral graduates often find themselves as community leaders both locally in El Paso and in cities nationwide.

Do you have a message (lesson/observation) for a current Cathedral student?”
Our teachers and administration are absolutely fantastic, but Cathedral’s greatest asset is the brotherhood you form with your classmates. Cherish your time at Cathedral. Get involved and participate in as many activities as you can. Learn from your brothers through your shared exposure to Christ’s message and rigorous academic challenges. The friendships you make during your time at Cathedral will last your entire lifetime.