The time his senior year came around in 2004 he was on juvenile probation for his antics. This served as his first wakeup call and he committed to his dream of becoming an Army Ranger. 

TJ became a career security professional and former Non-Commissioned Officer in 2nd Ranger Battalion with over 17 years of international and domestic security experience. He possesses an extensive background in Special Operations and is extensively trained in small unit tactics, surveillance/counter-surveillance, tactical firearms, elite driving techniques, multiple advanced medical courses, and close personal protection as well as intelligence collection. TJ has provided close and personal protection for both government and private clients worldwide.

During his years of security contracting he started a small online business in 2018 called Wooby Hoody. After six years of learning his craft, he has grown the company to multiple 6 figures a year. TJ started building his real estate portfolio in 2021 and owns multiple commercial and residential units. Now he likes to spend his time with his family, training Jiu Jitsu, studying and building businesses while mentoring other entrepreneurs.