Education
He graduated from Augsburg College in 1997.
He graduated from Augsburg College in 1997.
He competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics and in the 2000 Summer Paralympics, but did not medal either time. He went on to compete in the 2002 Wheelchair Archery World Championships in Nymburk. Aaron is currently working on his Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling at Saint Cloud State University.
Professional
Motivational Speaking
Aaron has been featured in nationally syndicated magazines such as, Sport’ North Spokes, Paraplegic News, Target and Spirit Magazine along with being featured on local, regional and national print and electronic media such as American Broadcasting Company and National Broadcasting Company. - See more at:
Life Skills Coach
- See more at: www.motivationonwheels.org
Leadership
(SAC) training course 2005
Toastmasters International of District Six, Speaker of the Year for Communication and Leadership in Community, State and Profession 2000
Technical High School Commencement Speaker, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 1993
The accident that paralyzed him occurred when he was training for the Olympics.
Safari Club International Pathfinder Award, 2013 Judd Jacobson Award for Success in Community and Professional, 2011 Augsburg College Decade Award for Excellence in Profession and Community, 2005 Paralympic Athlete • Three-time Paralympic team member, 1996, 2000, 2004 • Team Bronze in 2004, fifth in 2000, fourth in 1996, • Member of United States. World Archery Team o Team Silver 2002 o Bronze 1994 o Gold 1993 Sea, Air, Land Adventure Challenge (SAC) • Completed Navy Sea, Air, Land STA for a second time, 2009 • First person in a wheelchair ever to attempt and finish a Navy Sea, Air, Land.