Born in Missoula, Montana, USA, he lived in the United States until he was 5, living mainly at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Is a professional ski jumper and a cross-country skier competing in the Nordic Combined.
Established himself as a top regional skier in France, he competed in his first international event in a European Cup Games competition in Planica, Slovenia during the 1999-2000 season.
Has 3 overall titles in a row for 2009-2010 season, 2010-2011 season and 2011-2012 season.
In 1991, at the age of five, moved to the small village of Bois-d'Amont in eastern France with his parents.