Then, in 2016, he proved it was no fluke by taking 1st place in the Stand-up Showdown at the Denver Improv topping a filed of 200 comedians. He is also the recent winner of several awards including "Favorite Newcomer" in the 2015 Denver Comedy Awards, and has been featured in SCENE magazine, 90.5 KCSU, 5280 Magazine, and The Coloradoan for his stand-up and contributions to the Northern Colorado Comedy scene. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds respond to his vibrant comedic style, which is a mix of animated story-telling and acerbic insights into a wide range of topics which generally center around being a responsible young parent in a generation where growing up is generally frowned upon.