Curls out of: Madison Curling Club

Nickname: JB

Curling start: "I started curling because my parents played."

What he enjoys most about curling: "I most enjoy the competition between players and teams."

Curling family: "My sons are just trying curling."

Other sports: Fastpitch softball at state and national levels

Curling goals: "To compete at the highest levels I can achieve."

Curling strengths: "Good sweeping and weight judgment."

Hobbies: "Teaching and coaching baseball and softball skills; fishing with my boys; and watching Wisconsin football."

Career goals: "To coach or teach baseball, softball, curling

In his own words: "I owe my success to those who gave me a chance to get better. I miss playing with corn brooms."