He’s best known as the former boyfriend of Instagram sensation and model Mackenzie Altig, a relationship that brought him into the spotlight. Over time, Mackenzie Altig gained major recognition for her modeling gigs with various swimwear and lifestyle brands, building a strong online presence. As their relationship developed, he started showing up frequently in lifestyle photos shared on Mackenzie Altig’s widely followed Instagram page. His appearances alongside Mackenzie Altig became more consistent starting in 2015, marking the beginning of his indirect rise to public attention through her growing fame. Being linked to Mackenzie Altig certainly played a role in increasing his visibility during those years.
He actually met Mackenzie during their time as students at the University of Washington—pretty much a classic college love story, if you think about it. Mackenzie had already made quite the impression around campus, and well, things just sort of clicked between them. As for him, he was actively involved in campus life, particularly through his membership in the Zeta Psi fraternity. Being part of Zeta Psi gave him a strong sense of community, and honestly, that’s where a lot of his closest friendships began. So yeah, between classes, social events, and everything in between, that’s where he and Mackenzie’s paths first crossed. Definitely one of those moments that felt small at the time but ended up meaning so much later on. Mackenzie really changed things for him.