J.R. earned his Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Development with an emphasis on community health and exercise science from Montana State University in 2012. He earned his Masters of Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University 2015. Prior to working at Lone Peak Physical Therapy, J.R. interned in various OT clinic settings including Billings Clinic (acute care), Mericopa Burn Center, and Lone Peak Physical Therapy. During his graduate education, he worked as an anatomy fellow, teaching graduate students anatomy and physiology.

J.R.'s passion and professional focus is hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. His goal is to help patients return to their cherished occupations and promote positive health fundamentals.

As for fun, J.R. loves all things Hockey, and if he's not watching or playing, you can find him enjoying all Montana has to offer: hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, cross country skiing, and anything else that gets him outside.