I am currenlty in my 19th year of teaching band in Fort Bend ISD. I am a proud product of FBISD, having graduated from Kempner HS in 2001. My career began in 2006 as the Assistant Director of Bands at Sugar Land Middle School, where I taught beginner brass classes and the Symphonic Band. In 2008 I became the Head Director of the Titan Bands until joining the Travis Tiger Band in 2021 and became the director of the Symphonic Band. In 2023 I was given the opportunity to assume the role of Director of Bands for the Travis Tiger Band & Guard!

I am married to Theresa Baragas, who is also a band director at Fort Settlement Middle School. We have two children, Braeden and Leila, and two dogs named Piper and Penny. Outside of school, I enjoy exercising, camping, and working on my truck.