Curls out of: St. Paul Curling Club, St. Paul, Minn.

Curling family: "I am a first generation curler, however, my father and brother both tried it for awhile."

Something unique: "I read magazines from back to front."

Curling influence: "Dennis Tietge, my high school curling coach. He taught me the basics of strategy and the fundamentals of my delivery. More than anything, though, he taught me how to enjoy the game. Without his influence I would probably not be curling today."