I always liked to tell people that I’m just a small-town kid with big-city dreams. Growing up, I was always told I spent too much time watching television and movies. What may have seemed like simply sitting in front of a screen was actually the beginning of something much bigger. I became fascinated by the stories being told, the images on the screen, and everything happening behind the scenes to bring those stories to life. Somewhere along the way, that fascination became a passion—and eventually, a career.