TJ was born in London, Ontario and grew up in the northern city of Sudbury. From a young age he has always been interested in the medieval era. Through out his life he has done some study on the era and has been a member of some re-enactment groups. Along with being one of the newest members of the Knights of Valour, TJ is also an accomplished Leather crafter. He plies his trade at medieval festivals and other related conventions, as well as taking on custom orders. Modest in his work, he considers himself an adequate craftsman, but believing there is always room for improvement. A trait which may serve him well as a Knight.

TJ met Shane Adams through mutual acquaintances at a Medieval faire. Shane encouraged and inspired TJ to take the next step and become a REAL jouster.

TJ, having been trained by one of the coaches who has also worked with Shane Adams, considers himself a moderate rider. He hopes that through training with the Knights of Valour and Shane, that not only will he become a champion jouster, but an accomplished horseman as well.

In september of 2006 TJ competed in Estes Park, Colorado at the Scottish Highland Games international jousting tournament. His events were the light armour joust and competitive games. He had the pleasure of riding Shane's grey Warlander Athos, who helped to bring him a 7th place rating overall for his first ever tournament.

TJ's training continues and he plans to spend the 2007 season joust in full plate.