Gene graduated with his Masters in physical therapy from UNMC in 1996, he met his wife Kristi there and after spending a few years as traveling physical therapists across the US, they settled down in central Nebraska. He is a co-owner of New West and now InSPIRe Rehab since 2008. Gene has treated a wide variety of patients, but majority of his caseload is spine rehab with his McKenzie certification. Half of his time is spent doing administration for the hospitals that InSPIRe serves. Gene and his wife enjoy traveling, sports, exercise and keeping up with their five children.