I have received numerous honors and recognitions throughout my academic and extracurricular journey. These include Special Congressional Recognition from the 116th U.S. Congress for my achievements and dedication, as well as a merit-based full-ride scholarship to The Ohio State University. I was also nominated for the United States Air Force Academy and served as Majority Floor Leader at the American Legion Buckeye Boy’s State. I attended the Junior Cadet Leadership Camp, where I was an academic finalist statewide, and was honored with the Sons of the American Revolution Award. Additionally, I earned the maximum number of full-tuition Army ROTC scholarships and received multiple other full scholarships for my undergraduate studies. In high school, I was recognized with the Senior Superlative: Most Likely to Cure a Disease.

As a 22 year old self-driven first-generation college graduate from Appalachia who graduated debt-free, I was awarded a full-ride academic merit scholarship to a top 15 public university for my exceptional performance, ranking in the top 0.1% of recipients nationwide. I specialized in cognitive and computational neuroscience, honing my critical thinking, analytical, and leadership skills while balancing rigorous coursework and extracurricular activities. I gained hands-on experience with classes from the College of Medicine. Although neuroscience is my academic foundation, I see it as a tool rather than a limitation. I dedicate my downtime to learning and mastering new skills in business, finance, science and technology, and beyond, employing first principles thinking to approach complex problems and innovate effectively. My relentless intellectual curiosity drives me to stay at the forefront of industry trends and apply crystallized knowledge to real-world challenges.

As a serial entrepreneur, I didn’t build The Pennington Organization (TPO) just to run businesses—I built it to create a legacy. TPO is the foundation of everything I’m building: a network of ventures designed to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and push the limits of what’s possible. For me, business isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about breaking things down to first principles, rebuilding them better, and setting new standards. Every venture under TPO is a reflection of that mindset—whether it’s media, technology, gaming, or commerce, the goal remains the same: to reshape the future. I come from adversity, and that’s what fuels me. Resilience, mastery, and innovation aren’t just words; they’re the driving forces behind everything I do. I don’t follow trends—I create them. I don’t accept limitations—I break them. And I’m building an ecosystem where others with the same mindset can rise. This isn’t just business. This is the blueprint for something greater.