We met during our years at Penn State University while on the powerlifting team. We didn't hit it off until one month before graduation when we were on a trip to Collegiate Nationals (April 2017) for powerlifting in San Antonio. Somehow, our seats were next to each other on each flight. We have been together ever since. Alex proposed to Alexa on April 17th, 2021 at The Point in Pittsburgh. He then surprised her with their families at the local City Works restaurant. It was one of the happiest days of our lives - but we have a feeling our wedding day will be even better.