Al & Amanda met in college while competing on North Central's running teams. Amanda moved in next door to Al his senior year and they quickly became friends. When Al was about to graduate they decided to make their relationship official! After two years of long distance, Al & Amanda reunited in Bloomington where they now live with their two corgis George + Poppy.
Amanda had always wanted to go the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan. Due to athletics, she was never able to. Al & Amanda took a trip to Holland May of 2023. Al popped the question on a private deck overlooking the fields of tulips. Amanda's family was there to celebrate with the couple afterwards.