If Justin were a recipe, he would be one that you’re dancing around the kitchen while preparing. Equal parts love, courage and kindness with a whole lot of hard work and dedication mixed in there. He is the youngest of a family of seven.

His family has the great tradition of having thanksgiving a week early so families can spend time with both sides during the holiday season. His dad worked with the forest service where Justin learned to respect and love the outdoors. His mom worked at an elementary school helping children who had learning disabilities.

Justin is the go-to uncle to nieces and nephews of both sides of the family. He is kind hearted and connects with them no matter their age or current interests.

He loves going new places and trying new things. He isn’t afraid of getting his hands dirty and is always tinkering out in the yard or on a project that needs finished up.

He loves good music and wins ‘Who is singing this song’ every time. He took many years of piano lessons and hopes to have one in the house someday. Justin doesn’t settle for the mundane or easy way out. The vehicles are always current on oil changes, the yard is trimmed, and the house is well decorated because of him.

Justin is the first to not only volunteer when offered, but be proactive and help those around him who haven’t asked for it. He’ll mow the neighbors lawn, trim trees, change oil and anything else for family and friends. They often won’t know about it until he’s done with it.