Born in Honolulu, HI, CJ was an Academic All American and All Conference defensive end/outside linebacker at St. Mary's College (CA), where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. In 2005, CJ earned his Master's Degree in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco, as well as became an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor. Since joining the Octagon team in 2004, CJ has been directly involved in all aspects of client representation, focusing primarily on talent evaluation, recruiting, pre-draft preparation, and rookie and veteran contract negotiations. CJ is based in Octagon's Atlanta, GA office and oversees Octagon's south east recruiting efforts.