I’m an 18-year-old high school senior and the founder of Load Bearing Apparel. Growing up as a military brat, I moved from city to city and learned early how important strength, resilience, and adaptability are. Constant change taught me how much community matters, and when I found Blairsville, I found a place that felt rooted, strong, and real. Load Bearing was created as a way to give back to this community and to represent the values that have shaped me — strength, resilience, and opportunity. This brand is built for those who show up every day and for the next generation that’s learning what it means to carry responsibility and move forward.

Load Bearing is more than apparel; it’s a long-term vision centered on Blairsville and the people who make it what it is. My goal is to help bring positive attention to this community while reinvesting back into it in meaningful ways. As the brand grows, so does the mission — to support community growth and eventually help develop affordable housing for families who need it. Load Bearing is about building a stronger future together, starting at the foundation and growing upward, one community at a time.