Lindsey and I have been friends since middle school! She first taught Sunday School with my parents. From newspaper, homecomings and proms, snow skiing, water skiing, donating our hair together multiple times, and traveling the world, she truly is a sister I never had and a lifetime friend. Unfortunately she is living in Boston right now, but recently we have met up in Iceland and Belize, so it's not so bad!

The DoctorCole and I bonded in high school over Halo, basketball, his passion for nutrition and working out, and ironically donuts (Krispy Kreme, of course). I have relied on Cole more times than I can count to pull me out of some hairy situations, the success of which was often dependent on whether Kelly was nearby with her phone on… When Cole is not getting me in or out (mostly out) of trouble, he works an internist in Columbia, SC with his wife Kelly and trains for triathlons. Cole is my best friend, private physician, and health guru. I look forward to a lifetime of friendship and crazy uncle status (congrats!).

I have know Erin since freshman year of high school. We started eating lunch together that year and have been inseparable since. We ran track and cross country together. We have tried painting and becoming the next Picasso, but I think we better stick to running and skiing. Thankfully she has moved closer to me so grabbing dinner is slightly easier, we just need to sync up our busy schedules more. She has 2 adorable kids that I enjoy spending time with and playing with at the park.

The SalesmanDrew is one of my oldest friends going back to middle school. Drew was also in the Halo and basketball crew, but was much better at being the goalie in soccer. Drew played goalie for Erskine College in Due West, SC (yes, that is a place) and continues to play club soccer in Atlanta, GA where he lives now. Drew and I both enjoy long walks on the beach, making fun of Cole’s health habits, and catching up whenever his job lands him in Denver or I am passing through Atlanta for the holidays.

The MatchmakerLawrence was one of my first friends in Colorado and we have stuck it out through thick and thin. Lawrence has served as my restaurant advisor, travel companion, hiking partner, golf buddy and roommate for the past seven years. I met Lawrence through a mutual friend at United Way in 2012, we played golf a few weeks later, and we haven’t looked back since. We have traveled around Colorado, California, Washington, and SC, often with no more than 2-3 days notice. We joke that Lawrence knows everyone in Colorado, but we know that is just not true. Lawrence does know everyone in Colorado. Lawrence also plays matchmaker and is in some part responsible for at least 5 marriages in our network and countless more friendships. Ask my Colorado friends how they met and Lawrence is almost certainly in the story.

Hailey is my sister in law, my brother Drew chose a good one. Hailey and I enjoy making crafts together and fight over who gets to mow at the ranch! I'll claim I can shoot better than her still but that is debatable, we are both very competitive! She has a heart of gold and very thoughtful, and always is sending me pictures of shoes she is getting rid of, thankfully we are the same size and she has great taste!

The BankerAnother legacy Colorado friend, I met Dave through a mutual friend in 2014 when I was working at Ernst & Young and Dave was raising capital for a hedge fund. Dave quickly joined the Lowry golf crew and moved in with Lawrence and I shortly thereafter. Little did Lawrence and I know that Colorado has stringent rules on eviction once someone moves in… Dave and I share a passion for food with good flavor, nice whiskey, and awesome escape rooms. He prefers simple descriptions like “good flavor” and “nice whiskey” so please be sure to use this type of language when interacting with him. Dave started his career in investment banking and now works in Corp Dev.

Kara and I are cousins! We share a special bond in that we have the same birthday, just a few years apart! I truly wish we lived closer so we could ski together and get into our own kind of trouble. We especially enjoy tubing with our moms over the 4th of July and knocking them off of course!

The Blackhat Jason is my older brother and someone to whom I have looked up my whole life. My brother has taken an interesting path in life, one that is full of mystery, adventure, passion, and peril. My brother has traveled all over the world, though he would likely tell you not nearly enough. Jason has the ability to meet someone in a dive bar in a remote part of the world, connect with them no matter their station in life from homeless to royalty, and find himself invited to their house for dinner or an exclusive party that evening. Jason has lifeguarded at the beach, worked as a barista at Starbucks, played Rugby at NC State (freshman MVP), served our country as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan, graduated in 3 years from Columbia with a double major in linguistics and computer science (>3.9 GPA, super smart — the use of “super” is for Dave), and now works for Google in NYC. If you are looking for an entertaining weekend, have him tell you a story. You will be endlessly entertained. One time my brother linked the computers in the library so that one mouse controlled the cursors on all the other computers. Needless to say, the school was not impressed but so Jason’s life in tech began.

Kayla, is my brother Quinn's girlfriend. I have enjoyed getting to know Kayla the last 3 years. She is down to earth and one of the most easy going persons one can know. Thankfully she has moved to Denver now, so we get to spend more time together, going to Top Golf, football games or just hanging on the couch.

Graylin is my 2 year old niece. She is the sweetest little girl and such a joy to have in our lives. Watch out on the dance floor, she has some moves. Also, her laugh is contagious.