A.J. was born in Oneonta, New York but has lived his entire (22) life in New Berlin. A.J. attended the Unadilla Valley High School where he played Basketball, Baseball and Golf. He became an EMT in his senior year and went on to Herkimer Community College at Herkimer where he received a degree in Paramedicine. He has worked at Superior Ambulance Service for the last 5 years and is curently employed by Golden Artist Colors Inc. in New Berlin. A.J. is also a Fire Captain with the New Berlin Fire Department and his goal is to eventually work for the F.D.N.Y.